Category Archives: Local News
Kuk remains on Unit 5 school board ballot
John Howard Kuk, right, sits during a hearing Monday at the McLean County Law Center. Outgoing Unit 5 board member, Mark Pritchett, left, filed the objection. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON...
Jan 06, 2015
Great sales numbers for Mitsubishi
A major increase in sales reported for Mitsubishi. (File photo)By Terry JamesNORMAL – Mitsubishi North America is reporting a great sales year for 2014. Alex Fedorak is a spokesman for Mits...
Jan 05, 2015
Winter Weather Advisory for McLean Co.; 3 to 6 inches of snow expected
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for much of Central Illinois starting at 6 p.m. Monday. (Photo courtesy National Weather Service)By Eric StockLINCOLN – The New ...
Jan 05, 2015
Sandage: Law enforcement finds it difficult to keep up with new laws, technology
McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage said his department does what it can to keep up with new laws. (Photo courtesy McLean County Sheriff's Office)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The new year ...
Jan 04, 2015
Aiknes sentenced to eight years for armed robbery
McLean County Law and Justice Center. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man has been sentenced to eight years behind bars for his role in an armed robbery.Colby Aiknes wa...
Jan 02, 2015
NPD investigation New Years Eve hit-and-run
NPD is seeking information on a hit-and-run which took place on Wednesday. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Police Department is asking for help as it investigates single v...
Jan 02, 2015
Obituary: Brown
Faye BrownFaye A. Brown, 68, of Bloomington, passed away at 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 23 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington.Her funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at City of Refuge...
Jan 02, 2015
Bicyclist hospitalized after crash in Normal
By WJBC StaffNORMAL – A bicyclist was hospitalized following a crash on West College Avenue in Normal.The accident happened at about 4:35 p.m. Wednesday College near the Interstate 55/74 overpas...
Jan 01, 2015
Group encourages post-holiday recycling
Ecology Action Center is encouraging Bloomington-Normal residents to recycle things like Christmas trees, wrapping paper and old electronics as the holidays wind down. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaNO...
Jan 01, 2015
Obituaries: Otto
Mabel OttoMabel Cecilia Otto, 99, of Northbrook and formerly of Bloomington, died at 2:25 a.m. Dec. 27, 2014 at Rosewood Care Center of Northbrook.Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Trinity...
Dec 30, 2014
