Category Archives: Local News
Self-service recycling available Saturday
By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Self-service electronics recycling drop off is available Saturday from 8 a.m. – Noon (this event is being held on the second Saturday rather than the first Saturday d...
Jul 07, 2015
Pontiac train derailment injures two, causes road closure
(Photo courtesy WJEZ)By Adam Studzinski and Terry JamesPONTIAC – Bungee Road north of Pontiac is closed at Route 66 as crews clean up following a train derailment. Union Pacific Spokesman Mark D...
Jul 07, 2015
Lower to host budget town hall meeting
Bloomington alderman Kevin Lower is hosting town hall meeting tonight. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington alderman Kevin Lower has been a frequent critic of the cit...
Jul 07, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. July 6, 2015
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Mon. July 6, 2015City of BloomingtonCall Time Lo...
Jul 07, 2015
Updated Normal parks and rec plan includes soccer complex, rec facility
The full plan will be made available on the town’s website. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Normal’s Town Council received an update Monday night on the town’...
Jul 06, 2015
Bryan Adams schedules show at Coliseum
(Photo courtesy U.S. Cellular Coliseum) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bryan Adams is bringing his Reckless 30th Anniversary Tour to the Twin Cities. Adams will play at the U.S. Cellular Colis...
Jul 06, 2015
Husband and wife die in Pekin shooting
Pekin Police and the Tazewell County Coroner’s Office are investigating the shooting deaths of a husband and wife in Pekin. (Photo courtesy WMBD) By Joe Ragusa PEKIN – A husband and wife a...
Jul 06, 2015
Salvation Army of McLean County to celebrate Christmas in July
Bell ringers will be at eight local grocery stores Friday. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Salvation Army of McLean County will be celebrating Christmas in July on Friday....
Jul 06, 2015
Residents reminded to know district before Tuesday voting
McLean County residents will hit the polls Tuesday for the 18th Congressional District Primary. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – The 18th Congressional District Primary gets underway...
Jul 06, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Thu. July 2, 2015 – Sun. July 5, 2015
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Thu. July 2, 2015City of BloomingtonCall Time Lo...
Jul 06, 2015
