Category Archives: Local News
Tow truck driver killed while responding to disabled vehicle in Logan County
A Rochester man was killed in crash in Logan County on Sunday. (Flickr/davidsonscott15) By Eric Stock BROADWELL – A tow truck driver was killed on Interstate 55 last night when he was struck by ...
Sep 21, 2015
Normal looking to change GIS licensing
The town currently licenses its GIS service based on individual departments. (Eric Stock/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Normal Town Council plans to vote Monday night on a slight change t...
Sep 21, 2015
YWCA McLean County to hold voter registrations
YWCA McLean County is sponsoring two voter registration drives on Tuesday as part of a national effort to boost the voter rolls. (Photo courtesy YWCA McLean County) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A...
Sep 20, 2015
United Way to focus on health, community strengthening in new funding cycle
United Way of McLean County is putting out a call to agencies seeking funding next year to get their request in now.By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – United Way of McLean County is focusing more on pub...
Sep 20, 2015
Motorists continue to ignore safety upgrades at railroad crossings
Illinois drivers are not always paying attention to safety devices at rail crossings. (Flickr)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – Many motorists are ignoring safety devices at rail crossings. Chip Pew w...
Sep 20, 2015
Bloomington Aldermen to vote on sales tax increase
Bloomington City Council members could change how any sales tax money would be used. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council takes up the issue of increasing th...
Sep 20, 2015
YWCA seeking volunteers for Reading to End Racism
The YWCA got the idea for Reading to End Racism from a YWCA in Colorado. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – YWCA McLean County is seeking volunteers for its new program, Reading to...
Sep 19, 2015
Judge dismisses murder charges against Fischer, keeps child endangerment charges
Murder charges had been brough against Danielle Fischer after the death of her son in 2013. (Photo courtesy WMBD) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – A McLean County judge has dismissed murder char...
Sep 18, 2015
Lifestyle Change Award winner to be named at McLean County Heart Walk
Saturday’s walk will be held in Uptown Normal. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – The winner of The American Heart Association and Four Seasons Health Club’s Lifesty...
Sep 18, 2015
Two local high schools and ISU confirm cases of mumps
Normal West and University High have reported more than three cases of mumps. (WJBC/Eric Stock)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – The community-wide mumps outbreak continues to grow in McLean County, and...
Sep 18, 2015
