Category Archives: Local News
Pontiac hospital marks 20 years in stroke network
OSF St. James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center staff celebrated 20 years in a system-wide stroke network. (Photo courtesy OSF St. James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center) By Cynthia Grau PONTIAC – ...
Jun 24, 2017
Rep. Brady sees hope for workers’ comp reform despite state budget woes
State Rep. Dan Brady is assistant minority leader in the Illinois House of Representatives. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz Illinois lawmakers haven’t offered many signs of hope tha...
Jun 23, 2017
Truman Drive house fire damage to top $200,000, Normal firefighters search for cause
Normal Fire Department spokesman said Thursday night’s fire at 1821 Truman Dr. caused more than $200,000 damage.(Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – The ...
Jun 23, 2017
Bloomington Farmers Market showcases goods, relationships
The Downtown Bloomington Farmers Market has been held each Saturday morning between May and October. (WJBC file photo)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – As a staple of local agriculture, the Blooming...
Jun 23, 2017
McLean County Relay makes changes to bring back families
McLean County Relay for Life is back to a 24-hour event. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock NORMAL – McLean County Relay for Life is expanding its hours and activities in hopes of bringing families...
Jun 23, 2017
Fire heavily damages home in Normal, spreads to house next door
Fire destroyed a garage and caused substintial damage to a home at 1821 Truman Drive in Normal on Thursday. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – A man escaped unharmed a...
Jun 23, 2017
Car dealer buys naming rights to Downtown Bloomington arena
Grossinger Motors in Normal has purchased the naming rights for the arena in Downtown Bloomington. By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – The Coliseum in downtown Bloomington is now Grossinger...
Jun 22, 2017
Focus on Downtown Bloomington: O’Rourke Family Gardens
O’Rourke Family Gardens has a stand at the Downtown Bloomington Farmers Market on Saturdays. (WJBC file photo) by Marc Strauss BLOOMINGTON – Mark O’Rourke appreciates the pass...
Jun 22, 2017
B-N jobless rate drops
Bloomington-Normal’s jobless rate improved over the last year. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Department of Employment Security) By Greg Halbleib SPRINGFIELD – The unemployment rate for...
Jun 22, 2017
Sandage announces re-election bid for McLean County sheriff
McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage was first elected to the position in 2014. (Photo courtesy Jon Sandage) By Marc Strauss BLOOMINGTON – McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage cites increased drug enf...
Jun 22, 2017
