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UPDATED: Central Ill. sees first major snow of 2015; deep freeze next
An estimated 4.5 inches of snow fell in McLean County on Monday. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – It didn't take long for the first measure snowfall of 2015 to arrive.Af...
Jan 06, 2015
Normal Theater will be used as lecture hall
Students will be learning at the Normal Theater. (WJBC File Photo)By Terry JamesNORMAL – The Normal Theater will continue to be used as a lecture hall by Illinois State University. Th...
Jan 06, 2015
Kuk remains on Unit 5 school board ballot
John Howard Kuk, right, sits during a hearing Monday at the McLean County Law Center. Outgoing Unit 5 board member, Mark Pritchett, left, filed the objection. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON...
Jan 06, 2015
Great sales numbers for Mitsubishi
A major increase in sales reported for Mitsubishi. (File photo)By Terry JamesNORMAL – Mitsubishi North America is reporting a great sales year for 2014. Alex Fedorak is a spokesman for Mits...
Jan 05, 2015
Winter Weather Advisory for McLean Co.; 3 to 6 inches of snow expected
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for much of Central Illinois starting at 6 p.m. Monday. (Photo courtesy National Weather Service)By Eric StockLINCOLN – The New ...
Jan 05, 2015
Sandage: Law enforcement finds it difficult to keep up with new laws, technology
McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage said his department does what it can to keep up with new laws. (Photo courtesy McLean County Sheriff's Office)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The new year ...
Jan 04, 2015
Aiknes sentenced to eight years for armed robbery
McLean County Law and Justice Center. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man has been sentenced to eight years behind bars for his role in an armed robbery.Colby Aiknes wa...
Jan 02, 2015
NPD investigation New Years Eve hit-and-run
NPD is seeking information on a hit-and-run which took place on Wednesday. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Police Department is asking for help as it investigates single v...
Jan 02, 2015
Rauner re-emphasizes critical Illinois budget situation
Bruce Rauner is again saying how dire Illinois financial situation is. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – For at least the third time since winning the electi...
Jan 02, 2015
Kirk feels confident about run for re-election
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (center) expects to run for re-election next year. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Mark Kirk)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The decision to run for re-election ...
Jan 02, 2015
