Category Archives: Local News
Prevention efforts help keep fatal fires in Normal a rare event
The fire in the 1500 block of Hunt Drive left one dead as Normal firefighters battled the flames. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Normal Fire Department) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – The ...
Aug 09, 2017
Rep. Brady: Schools to open on time despite funding impasse
State Rep. Dan Brady says superintendents have assured him school will start on time even as state funding levels remain in doubt. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON ̵...
Aug 08, 2017
Drive for Life Act allows organ donor consent as young as 16
Gov. Rauner is joined by State Rep. Dan Brady and others in announcing the signing of the Drive for Life Act allowing organ donors to be as young as 16. (Photo Facebook/Governor Bruce Rauner) B...
Aug 08, 2017
Gilmore Dr. closed for street repairs
BLOOMINGTON – Gilmore Dr. at Morrisey Dr. is being closed immediately due to street repairs. Normal traffic will resume as soon as work is completed.
Aug 08, 2017
US Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue visits Chenoa
U.S. Agriculture SecretarySonny Perdue (center) talked with local ag officials during a visit to Evergreen FS in Chenoa on Monday. (Photo by Cynthia Grau/WJEZ) By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News CHENOA –...
Aug 08, 2017
Beaman loses appeal against Normal police officers
Alan Beaman was released from prison in 2008 after the Illinois Supreme Court reversed his murder conviction in the 1993 murder of Jennifer Lockmiller. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockSPRINGFIELD –...
Aug 08, 2017
Illinois Route 10 in DeWitt County reopens following crash
DeWitt County Sheriff’s Police responded to a two-vehicle crash in Clinton on Monday night. (Photo courtesy Facebook/DeWitt County Sheriff’s Department)By Eric StockCLINTON – A porti...
Aug 08, 2017
Sen. Brady: Dems lack support to override education bill veto
Senate GOP Leader Bill Brady said the school funding delay is a ‘manufactured crisis.’(WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – While Illinois schools are likely to get IOUs inst...
Aug 07, 2017
St. Jude telethon, runs tops $10 million
Bloomington-Normal St. Jude runners raised $250,000 this year. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Patrick Baron NORMAL – The 40th annual St. Jude telethon Saturday raised $10.1 million for St. Jude C...
Aug 07, 2017
Franklin Avenue in Normal to close
(Photo courtesy Pixabay) By WJBC Staff NORMAL – Franklin Avenue between Church Street and Hovey Avenue will be closed Tuesday through Thursday. The road closure is for water main installation ac...
Aug 07, 2017
