Category Archives: Local News
2 men charged in shooting of University of Illinois student
By Metro News Service CHAMPAIGN – Two men are in custody after a local University of Illinois student was shot to death during a robbery late last month. Police say Reginald Scott of Champaign a...
Feb 04, 2015
Alderman Lower addresses concerns during open house
Bloomington alderman Kevin Lower says he'll host two more open house meetings with the public Feb. 15 and March 8. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington alderman Kevin L...
Feb 04, 2015
Normal gets look at Uptown 2.0 concepts
The public got a look Tuesday night at three concepts for Uptown Normal's future. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – A future vision of Uptown Normal is starting to take sha...
Feb 04, 2015
Obituaries: Wince
Chester Wince Chester “Chet” R. Wince, 95, of Forrest, died at 8:30 a.m. Jan. 31 at his residence with his two sons by his side. His funeral will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday at Duffy-Pils M...
Feb 03, 2015
Peterson: “Wait-and-see” with medical marijuana retailers in Normal
Normal City Manager Mark Peterson said no businesses have approached town officials with plans to build medical marijuana dispensaries in Normal, despite reports that two of the over 50 that were gran...
Feb 03, 2015
University of Illinois student found dead
By Metro News Service TOLONO – Authorities in Champaign County are investigating a possible homicide after a local University of Illinois student was found dead. The body of Chicago native Vicen...
Feb 03, 2015
Normal approves paramedic training agreement with Heartland CC
Normal has been allowing Heartland Community College EMS students to do training with the Normal Fire Department. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Normal Town Council on Monday ...
Feb 03, 2015
FedEx Express opens facility at Central Illinois Regional Airport
FedEx is opening a FedEx Express Facility at the Central Illinois Regional Airport, including a FedEx 757 aircraft. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – FedEx is opening a new FedEx Exp...
Feb 02, 2015
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...
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 – ...
Feb 02, 2015
