Category Archives: Local News
Central Catholic named National Blue Ribbon School
Central Catholic High School ranked as the most challenging school in Illinois south of Chicago, (Photo courtesy Facebook/CentralCatholicHighSchool) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – Central Cathol...
Sep 28, 2017
Muller: Scandal shocking, but clean-up of college athletics welcome
Illinois State coach Dan Muller credits his college coach and coaching mentor Kevin Stallings for setting a solid example. (Photo GoRedbirds.com) By Greg Halbleib NORMAL – The FBI’s involv...
Sep 28, 2017
LeRoy man convicted of attempted sexual assault, burglary
Thomas Price was convicted of burglary and attempted sexual assault after a one-day bench trial. (Photo courtesy LeRoy Police) By Greg Halbleib LEROY – A McLean County judge has found a LeRoy ma...
Sep 28, 2017
Pub II closes for renovations
Managers of Pub II in Normal hope to reopen this weekend. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV) By Breanna Lea/WMBD-TV NORMAL – A popular Twin Cities restaurant is partially closed for renovations. Pub II is...
Sep 28, 2017
Uptown road closures planned for Worldwide Day of Play
Plan for some parking and traffic restrictions in Uptown Normal on Saturday during theWorldwide Day of Play. (Photo courtesy Uptown Normal)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Uptown Normal and the Children's ...
Sep 28, 2017
Rep. Brady opposes tax hike for construction bill
State Rep. Dan Brady says he’s opposed to raising the gas tax to fund a capital bill. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – An increase in the state’s gas tax is one idea und...
Sep 27, 2017
Thorne named Connect Transit GM
Isaac Thorne has worked for Connect transit since 2007 when he started as a dispatcher. (Photo courtesy Connect Transit) By WJBC Staff NORMAL – Connect Transit has removed the interim tag from I...
Sep 27, 2017
Latest data show modest Twin-Cities home sales slide
Latest data from the Bloomington-Normal Association of Realtors show existing home sales declined 0.6 percent during the first eight months of the year, compared to the same time last year. (Ph...
Sep 27, 2017
LaHood: Tax reform shouldn’t be partisan issue
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood said the tax reforms Republicans are working on would provide some relief for the middle class. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – President Trump is expected to r...
Sep 26, 2017
Theft indictments returned against former Bloomington arena managers
Central Illinois Arena Management operated the facility then known as U.S. Cellular Coliseum.for its first 10 years. (Photo courtesy City of Bloomington) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – Indictmen...
Sep 25, 2017
