Category Archives: Local News

Bloomington to vote on purchasing ordinance tonight
Bloomington's process for buying new property might see changes if the city council approves. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington's city council will vote Mond...
Syndicated Author Jan 26, 2015

Arrest made in ISU hit and run
The incident occurred on College Avenue near the ISU campus. (WJBC File Photo)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – An arrest was made late Saturday stemming from a hit and run on ISU's campus.A 21 year-ol...
Syndicated Author Jan 25, 2015

Local schools look for more substitute teachers
Schools all over Illinois are seeing a sharp decrease in substitute teachers. (WJBC Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Concerns are beginning to grow over the lack of substitute teachers in McLean ...
Syndicated Author Jan 25, 2015

Lincoln Visitor Center coming to McLean County
"Cruisin' with Lincoln on 66" is expected to open this Spring. (WJBC Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – A new McLean County visitor center pays tribute to the 16th president of the U...
Syndicated Author Jan 25, 2015

Illinois State to host Midwest LGBT conference
ISU senior Robert Alberts says the university supported the idea of hosting the LGBT conference from the beginning. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric Stock NORMAL – An Illinois State Univer...
Syndicated Author Jan 24, 2015

Obituaries: Hartman
Joanne G. Hartman, 85, Normal died at 5:10 a.m., Tuesday (January 20, 2015) at her apartment at Evergreen Place, Normal. Joanne was born March 13, 1929 in Glasgow, IL, daughter of Gle...
Syndicated Author Jan 24, 2015
Obituaries: Elliott
Carllene L. Elliott, 89, Cropsey, died at 4:02 pm Monday, January 19, 2015 at her residence, Cropsey.A private service was held at the Fairbury Mausoleum. The family suggests memorials be given ...
Syndicated Author Jan 24, 2015

Downtown Bloomington launches ambassador program
Michele Pugh recently moved to downtown Bloomington and is looking to recruit ambassadors who can help visitors find their way through downtown. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON R...
Syndicated Author Jan 24, 2015
Hometown Military News: Jan. 23, 2015
Hometown Military News for Jan. 23, 2015: Illinois Air National Guard Band to perform free concert at Civic CenterPEORIA – The Illinois Air National Guard 566th Band of the Midwest will per...
Syndicated Author Jan 23, 2015

Man from Normal charged with armed robbery after beating
Anthony Childs is being held in the McLean County Jail on a $250,000 bond on armed robbery charges. (Photo courtesy McLean County Sheriff's Office)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Police say a ma...
Syndicated Author Jan 23, 2015