Category Archives: Local News
Deadline extended for History Makers Gala tickets
(Photo courtesy McLean County Museum of History)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Organizers of the fourth annual McLean County History Makers Gala have extended the deadline for tickets.The June 25 di...
Jun 15, 2015
Normal looks to approve agreement to regulate Uber
Bloomington recently passed an ordinance allowing networks like Uber to operate legally in the area. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Normal Town Council plans to vote Monday on...
Jun 15, 2015
Normal West wind ensemble to perform in Sydney, Australia
About 50 members of the Normal West wind ensemble will perform in the Sydney Opera House in Australia this summer. (Photo courtesy Ryan Budzinski) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Some students at Normal ...
Jun 14, 2015
Bloomington City Council examines changes to vision, mission and values of the council
The Bloomington City Council is looking at changes to its vision, mission and values. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The vision, mission and values of the Bloomington City Council...
Jun 14, 2015
LIHEAP funds may be cut off from state
Hundreds of McLean county families could be making tough choices if lawmakers do not decide on a budget. (Courtesy Mid-Central Community Action) By Connor Boyd BLOOMINGTON – State funding for th...
Jun 14, 2015
Prevention Tips for Ticks
Ticks bites can cause illness like Lyme disease. (photo courtesy of Flickr) By Connor Boyd BLOOMINGTON – As the weather warms up and people begin to spend more time outside it is important to ta...
Jun 14, 2015
Tips for Safe Vacationing
Emergency managment agencies are teaming up to promote safe vacationing. (WJBC archived file photo) By Connor Boyd BLOOMINGTON – Throughout June, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) ...
Jun 14, 2015
Bloomington Salvation Army launches fan drive
The Salvation Army of McLean County is collecting fans to distribute to families in need this summer. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Salvation Army Bloomington)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – As the temper...
Jun 13, 2015
Red Cross warns against flash flooding
According to the Red Cross, less than two feet of water can sweep a car away. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Doug Kerr)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Heavy rain has been making its way to Central Illin...
Jun 13, 2015
McLean County jury acquits man in manslaughter retrial
Xavier Cordova, 30, of Chicago has been acquitted in the death of Mitchell Robinson. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – A Chicago man is now a free man after a McLean ...
Jun 13, 2015
