Category Archives: Local News
Tree-lighting ceremony kicks off ISU Homecoming week
Reggie Redbird was on hand to dish out high-fives to members of the ISU Big Red Marching Machine. (Photo by Sam Thomas/WJBC) By Sam ThomasThe trees in Uptown Normal are glowing with red lights af...
Oct 03, 2016
Early voting underway in McLean County
75 to 100 people are casting votes early in McLean County. (WJBC file photo) By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – If you want to avoid lines, early voting is taking place in McLean County.County Cle...
Oct 03, 2016
Olive Street closed for sewer repair
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Effective immediately, Olive Street between Euclid and Weldon will be closed to through traffic for a sewer repair.Drivers should find alternate routes.
Oct 03, 2016
Birlingmair named director of Children’s Discovery Museum
Shelleigh Birlingmair begins her duties at the Children’s Discovery Museum on October 17. (Town of Normal photo) By Greg Halbleib NORMAL – The Children’s Discovery Museum has its new...
Oct 03, 2016
ISU Homecoming features new smartphone app
The annual Illinois State University Homecoming parade steps off at 10 a.m. Saturday. (Photo Flickr/Illinois State University) By Greg Halbleib NORMAL – Homecoming Week at Illinois State Univers...
Oct 03, 2016
NPD participating in Domestic Violence Awareness Month
(Photo courtesy Facebook/MCCAinc) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Normal Police Department is beginning Domestic Violence Awareness month by taking part in the Purple Tie Initiative. Purple is t...
Oct 03, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Fri. Sept. 30, 2016 – Sun. Oct. 2, 2016
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Fri. Sept. 30, 2016City of BloomingtonCall Time ...
Oct 03, 2016
Sen. Brady pushes Safe Roads Amendment
State Senator Bill Brady said he backs a proposed constitutional amendment that would prevent lawmakers from taking money from the road fund and using it for other things. (WJBC file photo)By Eric Sto...
Oct 03, 2016
Police investigate fatal hit-and-run in Livingston County
Illinois State Police are investigating a reported hit-and-run crash near Reddick. (Photo courtesy Matty Ring/flickr)By WJBC StaffREDDICK – Police in Livingston County are investigating a fatal ...
Oct 03, 2016
Normal voting on $1.4M contract for possible Uptown underpass work
The work by WSP/Parsons Brinckerhoff is expected to take two years. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Normal’s Town Council will vote Monday on a $1.4 million contr...
Oct 03, 2016
