Category Archives: Local News
Veteran historian named director of Lincoln library
Alan Lowe will be taking over the directorship of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. (WJBC File Photo) By RFD Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A new director has been chos...
Jul 17, 2016
Follow these tips to survive summer heat
As temperatures rise precautions need to be taken. (Carina/Flickr)SPRINGFIELD- The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IMEA) and local emergency management agencies are raising awareness for heat sa...
Jul 16, 2016
NPD 6th in state for 2015 DUI arrests
NPD Chief Rick Bleichner was proud of the work his officers do to remove drunk drivers from the road. (Photo courtesy NPD) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Police officers in Normal conducted the 6th...
Jul 16, 2016
Linden from Walnut to Chestnut closing
By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Linden Street between Walnut Street and Chestnut Street will be closed on July 25 at 7.a.m. for sewer repairs. Drivers should use alternate routes.
Jul 15, 2016
Koos expresses importance of rail investment to Congress
Normal Mayor Chris Koos told Congress how the creation of Uptown Station has helped drive more success in the area. (B Corbin/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski WASHINGTON – Normal’s mayor testified...
Jul 15, 2016
Exelon: Point of no return is two weeks after nuclear plant shutdown
An Exelon official says it would be difficult to restart the plant once shutdown is complete. (WJBC file photo) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network CLINTON – The man in charge of decommiss...
Jul 15, 2016
Miller Park Zoo home to three new snow leopard cubs
The cubs were born on May 12. (Photo courtesy Miller Park Zoo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Miller Park Zoo is now home to three new female snow leopard cubs.Bloomington Parks and Recreati...
Jul 14, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Wed. July 13, 2016
By WJBC Staff A look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses. Wed. July 13, 2016 City of Bloomington has yet...
Jul 14, 2016
Education funding reform still a necessity
As Unit 5 prepares for the upcoming school year, education funding reform is in the discussions. (WJBC File Photo) By Carie Kuehn NORMAL – In the Unit Five School Board meeting on Wednesd...
Jul 14, 2016
Strong thunderstorm hits McLean County
Storms struck Central Illinois Wednesday. (Courtesy Ameren) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – Severe weather struck McLean and the surrounding counties Wednesday evening. In an area just north of Nor...
Jul 13, 2016
