Category Archives: Local News
First West Nile Virus death in Illinois; 37 active cases still at large
West Nile virus cases in humans usually peak in early fall according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. (Photo Flickr/Naturegirl78) By Howard Packowitz The Illinois Department of Publ...
Sep 19, 2017
3 people killed, 1 injured in arson fire
Three people were found dead after being found in a house on Brittany Court in Bloomington. (Photo by Sam Wood/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz A middle-aged man, a toddler, and infant are dead, and a...
Sep 19, 2017
McLean County offers early retirement; plans to cut 20 jobs
McLean County Board administrator Bill Wasson presented the county’s proposed 2018 budget on Tuesday. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – One day after Normal adopted an...
Sep 19, 2017
Lee Street in Bloomington to close
(Photo courtesy Pixabay)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Effective at 7 a.m. Tuesday, North Lee Street between Locust and Market streets will be closed to all traffic due to sewer rehabilitation work....
Sep 19, 2017
Bloomington aldermen see sharply higher sewer rates to remedy public health hazard
Bloomington aldermen and city staffers consider aging sewer system a health hazard, requiring sharply higher sewer rate increases to make repairs. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Joe Shlabotnic) By ...
Sep 19, 2017
McLean County Relay for Life reaches fundraising target
McLean County Relay for Life has raised $300,000 this year. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) By Eric Stock NORMAL – McLean County Relay for Life reports it has reached its annual fundraising target for ...
Sep 18, 2017
Illinois State’s ‘Redbirds Rising’ effort seeks to raise $150 million
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz (right) and campaign co-chair Dan Kelley discuss ISU’s Redbirds Rising fundraising effort. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock NORMAL –...
Sep 18, 2017
Fell Avenue in Normal to close
(Photo courtesy Pixabay) By WJBC Staff NORMAL – Fell Avenue between Florence Avenue and Archie Avenue will be closed to through traffic beginning at 7 a.m. Monday for water main repairs. Anyone ...
Sep 18, 2017
Early retirement could be offered for Normal town workers to fill budget holes
To fill holes in the town budget, the Normal Town Council is being asked to authorize early-retirement packages for long-time government employees. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL –...
Sep 18, 2017
Bloomington’s sewer rates would soar in a single year in revised proposal
Bloomington city staffers’ latest proposal would, for the average residential customer, slap a $6.31 increase to $20.16 per month in fees for sanitary and storm sewers the next fiscal year. (Pho...
Sep 18, 2017
