Category Archives: Local News

Hundreds of McLean county families could be making tough choices if lawmakers do not decide on a budget. (Courtesy Mid-Central Community Action) By Connor Boyd BLOOMINGTON – State funding for th...

Ticks bites can cause illness like Lyme disease. (photo courtesy of Flickr) By Connor Boyd BLOOMINGTON – As the weather warms up and people begin to spend more time outside it is important to ta...

Emergency managment agencies are teaming up to promote safe vacationing. (WJBC archived file photo) By Connor Boyd BLOOMINGTON – Throughout June, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) ...

The Salvation Army of McLean County is collecting fans to distribute to families in need this summer. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Salvation Army Bloomington)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – As the temper...

According to the Red Cross, less than two feet of water can sweep a car away. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Doug Kerr)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Heavy rain has been making its way to Central Illin...

Xavier Cordova, 30, of Chicago has been acquitted in the death of Mitchell Robinson. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – A Chicago man is now a free man after a McLean ...

ISU President Larry Dietz was on hand to help launch Normal’s History Presentation Board program. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Town of Normal’s sesquicenten...

Illinois Special Oliympics Summer Games are happening in Normal this weekend. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James NORMAL – Lightning caused a slight delay as Special Olympics events got underway Fr...

The local Boys and Girls Club saw a 38 percent increase in fund raising in its Great Futures campaign this year.(Photo courtesy Facebook/boysandgirlsclubbloomingtonnormal) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGT...

Adrian Arrington graduated from Bloomington High School in 2005 and later became an assistant football coach there. (Photo courtesy District 87) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man who...