Category Archives: Local News
5 tornadoes reported in Illinois
Five tornadoes were reported in Illinois on Tuesday. (WJBC file photo) By Farm Week Now.com/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – Rough weather a few days ago spawned the first tornadoes of the year in Illinois. T...
Mar 18, 2016
Sorensen cleared of any wrongdoing to the county
Sorensen faces his next court appearance in May. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – Former McLean County Board Chairman Matt Sorensen has been cleared of any illegal conduct...
Mar 17, 2016
Local jobless rate up from one year ago
The Bloomington-Normal area lost about 1,100 jobs during the past year according to the latest numbers from the Illinois Department of Employment Security. (Photo courtesy Facebook/IDES) By Greg Halbl...
Mar 17, 2016
Republicans could change minds as fall nears
The fight over a new supreme court justice continues. (Flickr) By Terry James NORMAL – The fight has just begun for President Obama when it comes to his Supreme Court Nominee Merrick Garland. Ho...
Mar 17, 2016
Phoenix Towers residents urge Connect Transit to keep route
Connect Transit is hosting a listening session at 6 p.m. at Normal Public Library to review proposed route changes. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Residents of a senior and disabl...
Mar 17, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. March 17, 2016
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Wed. March 16, 2017City of BloomingtonCALL TIME ...
Mar 17, 2016
Police called to train, truck collision in Saybrook
By Eric StockSAYBROOK – McLean County Sheriff’s police say a driver is OK after his truck hit a train in Saybrook.The driver reportedly suffered a cut on his head, but refused medical trea...
Mar 17, 2016
ISU study: Foster care to college graduation ‘Against All Odds’
Greg SImpspn and Doris Houston are promoting the schools Center for Adoption Studies’ work on foster youth. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC)By Eric StockNORMAL – Illinois State University has be...
Mar 17, 2016
Healy named Normal Rotarian of the Year
Linda Healy was named Normal Rotarian of the Year. (Photo courtesy Normal Rotary Club)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – The Normal Rotary Club has named Linda Healy the George Wolf Rotarian of the Year.The ...
Mar 17, 2016
CIRA adds second daily flight to Minneapolis
Central Illinois Regional Airport saved $75,000 on snow and ice removal costs. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Central Illinois Regional Airport is doubling up service to Minn...
Mar 17, 2016
