Category Archives: Local News
More than 250 Illinois schools get fruit and vegetable grant money
Schools throughout Illinois are receiving fresh fruit and vegetables through a federal program. (Photo WJBC/Eric Stock) By Illinois Radio Network LINCOLN – The fresh fruit and vegetable program ...
Jul 28, 2017
Pontiac man accused of workplace sexual harassment
By Cynthia Grau PONTIAC – An investigation into accusations of workplace sexual harassment led to the arrest of a Pontiac man Tuesday. Police said Ross Mennenga, 42, turned himself in on Tuesday...
Jul 28, 2017
Normal Police seek DUI charges in 3-vehicle crash
Three people were injured in a suspected drunk driving crash in Normal Thursday night. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)By Eric StockNORMAL – Police in Normal are seeking drunk driving cha...
Jul 28, 2017
Fire destroys vacant home in McLean
Fire crews from five departments battled a blaze that destroyed a vacant house and damaged two neighboring homes in McLean on Thursday night. (Photo courtesy Pixabay)By Eric StockMcLEAN – A vaca...
Jul 28, 2017
West Jackson Street in Bloomington to close
(Photo courtesy Pixabay)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Effective immediately, West Jackson Street between Allin Street and Morris Avenue, will be closed to thru traffic for street repairs.The street...
Jul 28, 2017
Local advocates kick-off ERA drive with help from prominent Republican couple
Joanne Maitland and her husband, former State Sen. John Maitland, attended an in Uptown Normal launching a local effort to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. Mrs. Maitland is honorary co-chair o...
Jul 28, 2017
Dawes Place in Bloomington to close
(Photo courtesy Pixabay) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Dawes Place at Linden Street will be closed to traffic beginning at 6 a.m. Friday through Aug. 11 for bridge work. Residents should choose an...
Jul 27, 2017
Normal Town Council, Unit 5 revive joint liaison panel
The Unit 5 school board and Normal Town Council held a work session at council chambers Wednesday night. Members formed a liaison committee that will meet quarter to improve communication betwe...
Jul 27, 2017
Renner endorses Biss candidacy for governor
Bloomington mayor Tari Renner announced his support for State Sen. Daniel Biss’ candidacy for governor Wednesday at a rally outside the McLean County Museum of History in Bloomington. (Photo by ...
Jul 26, 2017
Rep. Brady: Dems should send school funding bill to Rauner
State Rep. Dan Brady says Democrats need to stop holding up Senate Bill 1 to fund schools. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockSPRINGFIELD – Another special session gets underway in Springfield Wednes...
Jul 26, 2017
