Category Archives: Local News

Obituaries: Estes, Peterson
Lewis Estes Lewis Raymond Estes, 87, alifetime resident of Chenoa passed away at 11:15 p.m., Jan. 31 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. His funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday at Duff...
Syndicated Author Feb 02, 2015

McLean County sees 6 inches of snow; crews responding
About six inches of snow fell in Bloomington-Normal on Sunday, as seen at the McLean County Sheriff's Office in downtown Bloomington. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – ...
Syndicated Author Feb 02, 2015

Normal voting on changes to parking ordinance
A "non-tolling" provision in Normal's parking ordinance could be eliminated by the Town Council. (Photo courtesy Flickr/stevendepolo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Town of Norma...
Syndicated Author Feb 02, 2015

Midwest Food Bank expands distribution after record year
Midwest Food Bank's Mike Hoffman says the food bank serves more than 200 food pantries weekly. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A local food bank has more than doubled...
Syndicated Author Feb 02, 2015

Heavy snow hits McLean County
The National Weather Service in Lincoln says McLean County could see six-to-nine inches of snow by the end of the day Sunday. The update pictured above does not include snowfall from Saturday night. (...
Syndicated Author Feb 01, 2015

Study: Normal among most relaxed small cities in US
A story by Movoto factors in the number of yoga studios in a small city in determining a city's stress level. (Photo by elidr/flilckr) By Eric Stock NORMAL – If you live in Normal and you l...
Syndicated Author Feb 01, 2015

Heartland Community College brings money in for the economy
Community colleges like Heartland provide large financial impact. (WJBC file photo)By Dan PetrowBLOOMINGTON – As many high school seniors approach graduation, there is worry about the cost of co...
Syndicated Author Feb 01, 2015

Obituaries: Bowles
Jack Bowles John “Jack” Bowles III, 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 29, at his home, surrounded by family. His funeral will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at H...
Syndicated Author Jan 30, 2015

Man from Normal charged after missing teen found in Arkansas
By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – McLean County prosecutors have charged a man from Normal who was found with an endangered missing teen in Little Rock, Ark. Donald 'Bruce' Quese...
Syndicated Author Jan 30, 2015

Aranda pleads not guilty to child sex abuse charges
Cristian Aranda has pleaded not guilty to four charges, alleging he sexually abused two victims under the age of 13. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – A soccer coach accused of sexua...
Syndicated Author Jan 30, 2015