Category Archives: Local News
Wisconsin man charged with home invasion, criminal trespass
DeMarques Greene has been charged with home invasion and two counts of criminal trespass to a residence. (WJBC File Photo)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – McLean County prosecutors have charged a W...
Apr 25, 2017
LISTEN: DESTIHL’s $14 million facility plans for May 27 opening
By Sam Wood and Patti PennWJBC’s Sam Wood and Patti Penn had an opportunity to tour DESTIHL’s new $14 million facility in Normal, Ill. this month. Listen (and view) the experience below:ht...
Apr 24, 2017
Pontiac police cleaning up local parks
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News PONTIAC – Warmer weather surrounding Livingston County brings people clamoring to take part in outdoor activities. Pontiac Police Chief Jim Woolford said he and his dep...
Apr 24, 2017
Illinois proposal aims to address teacher shortage
Superintendent Mark Daniel said Unit 5 schools haven’t had as difficult a time as other school districts have had in attracting qualified teachers. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock NORMAL –...
Apr 24, 2017
Duckworth talks health care, proposed cuts in town hall at Illinois Wesleyan
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) hosted a town hall meeting Sunday at Illinois Wesleyan University’s Hansen Student Center. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tammy Duckworth) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON ...
Apr 24, 2017
Sewer work planned on Main Street overnight
(Photo courtesy Pixabay) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Overnight lane closures are planned this week on Main Street between Olive and Chestnut streets for sewer lining work. Work is scheduled for ...
Apr 24, 2017
Efforts to revive ACA reform begin to materialize as trust in debate fades
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis said he has been asked by the White House to help revive another effort to change the nation's health care law. (Photo courtesy YouTube/Rodney Davis) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Rad...
Apr 24, 2017
Ex-mayor Harmon reflects on Normal’s last close race
Former Normal mayor Paul Harmon says Marc Tiritilli’s campaign generated so much “noise” that mayor Chris Koos’ backers couldn’t get the message out that Normal is in goo...
Apr 24, 2017
March for Science to hit Uptown Normal
By Nick McClintock NORMAL- People from around the scientific and educational community will converge on Uptown Circle Saturday morning for the first of March for Science. The event will be just one of...
Apr 22, 2017
Local man found guilty of molesting two children
Cristian Aranda will be sentenced in June at the McLean Co Law and Justice Center.(WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON — A McLean County jury has convicted a local man for mo...
Apr 21, 2017 (Photo courtesy: Law and Justice Center)
