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Two adults taken to hospital after Unit 5 school bus crash Friday morning
Normal Police Department Community Services Officer Brad Park is reminding motorists to reduce your speed when visibility is low and there is potential for random slick spots. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ...
Syndicated Author Jan 14, 2022

Secretary of State offices and driver services facilities to remain closed for another week
Spokesperson Henry Haupt says they want to be cautious and protect the health of workers and customers amidst the ongoing pandemic. (Photo courtesy Google Maps)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Illinois...
Syndicated Author Jan 14, 2022

MCMH offering free admission to honor Martin Luther King Jr. holiday
The McLean County Museum of History will be closed on Saturday, Jan. 15 for a board/staff retreat. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Museum of History in downtown Blo...
Syndicated Author Jan 14, 2022

American Red Cross declares National Blood Crisis
For people interested in donating, go to RedCrossBlood.org, type in your zip code, and search for the nearest available drive near you to schedule an appointment. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMIN...
Syndicated Author Jan 13, 2022

Preston announces candidacy for 91st House District
Scott Preston was elected to the Normal Town Council in 2013 as the youngest council member in the town’s history. (Photo courtesy Town of Normal)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Normal Town Council ...
Syndicated Author Jan 13, 2022

Illinois non-profits encouraged to apply for grant money through Charitable Trust program
Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs says 10 non-profits will split the funding, with grants of up to $20,000 each.(WJBC File Photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Non-profit organizations are encouraged ...
Syndicated Author Jan 13, 2022

Illinois weather was warmer and wetter in 2021
Precipitation was a little bit above normal last year, although totals varied widely across the state, especially in northern Illinois where it was very dry much of the time. (WJBC file photo)By IIS R...
Syndicated Author Jan 13, 2022

McLean County Health officials report 645 new cases of COVID-19; rolling positivity is 20.9%
The McLean County Health Department reported the new cases on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Another person has died from COVID-19 in McLean County as health off...
Syndicated Author Jan 11, 2022

Jelani Day’s family voices discontent to elected leaders about death investigation
Jelani Day’s mother and brother spoke to the Bloomington City Council Monday night. (YouTube/City of Bloomington)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Jelani Day's brother and mother expressed their dis...
Syndicated Author Jan 11, 2022

Town of Normal preserving artifacts from the COVID-19 pandemic in a community time capsule
The time capsule will be opened in 2042. (Photo courtesy: Town of Normal/Facebook) By Blake HaasNORMAL – The Town of Normal is looking to preserve artifacts from the COVID-19 pandemic through a ...
Syndicated Author Jan 10, 2022