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WJBC keeping an eye on severe weather
Severe weather is possible this evening. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for McLean County and the entire WJBC listening ar...
May 24, 2015
Obituaries: Nugent, Lemerand
Donald Nugent Donald Young Nugent, 68, of Normal, passed away at 5:34 p.m. on May 18 at his residence. Per Donald's wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. His memorial service will be held at 3:3...
May 20, 2015
Cubs’ pavers turn up in Pontiac after being taken from landfill
Wrigley Field starting moving some paving bricks as part of a major renovation. (Photo by John Lodder/flickr)By Eric StockPONTIAC – One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Some Ch...
May 20, 2015
Illinois GOP: New governor, same Democratic tricks
Illinois Republican leaders Christine Radogno and Jim Durkin held a news conference to call out Democrats for what they say are attempts to defeat Gov. Rauner’s ‘Turnaround Agenda.’ ...
May 20, 2015
Obituaries: Bachtold, Busick
Selma Bachtold Selma Bachtold, 100, of Strawn, passed away at 7:26 a.m., on May 19, at Woodridge Supportive Living in Pontiac. Funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church,...
May 19, 2015
Civic Federation favors tax increase over ‘uncertainty’
The Civic Federation has released a report calling for a mix of tax increases and budget cuts. (WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – With two weeks to go until the Il...
May 19, 2015
Connect Transit to suspend service on Memorial Day
By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Connect Transit services will not operate on Memorial Day. It is one of six major holidays on which the agency does not provide service.Connect Transit administrative offic...
May 19, 2015
Obituaries: Maulden
Landon Maulden Infant Landon Allen Maulden, 13 days, of Normal, passed away at 10:36 a.m. on May 15 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. His funeral service will be held at Eastview Christian ...
May 18, 2015
Advocates urge Senate to act on victims’ rights amendment
The Illinois House has approved an amendment to the Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights but the Senate has yet to act. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Victim advocates say they are...
May 15, 2015
Democratic candidates for Congress meet with McLean County Democrats
Adam Lopez, left, and Rob Mellon, right, discuss issues with McLean County Democrats Thursday in Bloomington. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The two candidates running for the Dem...
May 14, 2015
