Category Archives: Local News
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
BPD arrest two for alleged pharmacy burglary
(WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police have arrested two residents of Normal for their alleged involvement in a burglary at Eastland Pharmacy earlier this week.Polic...
Sep 18, 2015
Hometown Military News: Sept. 18, 2015
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David D. Gorman of Columbus, Ohio, judge advocate at the 182nd Airlift Wing based in Peoria, Illinois, Illinois Air National Guard, speaks to Air and Army National Guard legal ...
Sep 18, 2015
GOP strategist: Poor debate showing could begin Trump demise
Donald Trump has been leading in the polls in the Republican presidential race. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Gage Skidmore)By Eric StockCHICAGO – A Republican strategist predicts Donald Trump will sta...
Sep 18, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Thu. Sep. 17, 2015
By WJBC Staff A look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses. Thu. Sep. 17, 2015 City of Bloomington has yet...
Sep 18, 2015
Linden Street in Normal to close
By WJBC Staff Normal – Northbound Linden Street from Stewart Place to Irving Street will be closed to through traffic for sewer repairs, beginning Tuesday, weather permitting. The street closure...
Sep 18, 2015
LaHood sworn into Congress following special election
Darin LaHood (R-Peoria) was sworn into Congress on Thursday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Darin LaHood) By Hanna Gutman WASHINGTON – The 18th Congressional District, covering central and western Ill...
Sep 18, 2015
Community Compact discusses young talent retention
The panel was made of young professionals and students from local colleges and high schools. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The McLean County Community Compact held a panel d...
Sep 17, 2015
