Gridley Street in Bloomington and Washington Street west of Bloomington will close for repairs.… MORE
Category Archives: Road Reports
Miller Street closed for sewer repairs
Effective immediately, Miller Street between Western Avenue and Livingston Street will be closed to thru traffic for sewer repairs.… MORE
West Beaufort Street in Normal to close
Eastbound W. Beaufort Street between Broadway Avenue and Uptown Circle will be closed for concrete pavement repairs beginning at 6 a.m. Monday.… MORE
Resurfacing to begin on Fell Avenue
Resurfacing work will begin Tuesday (weather permitting) and continue through Friday along Fell Avenue from both Cherry Street to Willow Street and Vernon Avenue to Irving Street.… MORE
Vernon Ave. to close for water work
Vernon Avenue will be closed from Linden Street to Broadway from Monday, July 23 to Monday, July 30, 2018. … MORE
Locust St. closing for emergency water repair
Locust Street between Eugene Street and Colton Avenue will be closed Thursday. … MORE
Willow Street in Normal to close for pavement work
Beginning Monday there will be a lane reduction on Willow Street at Normal Avenue.… MORE
Grove St. to close for sewer repairs
Grove Street between McLean and Evans and Grove Street between Clayton and Clinton will be closed to through traffic for sewer repairs.… MORE
Six Points Rd. to close for water main replacement
Six Points Road in Bloomington will be closed for water main repairs beginning Monday, July 9 through Wednesday, July 11. … MORE
Fell Ave. in Uptown Normal closing for 2 weeks
NORMAL – Weather permitting, Fell Avenue between North Street and Beaufort Street will be closed to all traffic beginning Monday, July 2, 2018. The road closure is required for the installation of underground utilities at the Waterson Dining Facility at ISU and is expected to last approximately two weeks.… MORE
Blogs
WJBC Voices: Irish chutzpah
By David Stanczak Many years ago, a friend of mine explained by way of example, the meaning of the term “chutzpah.” He said it’s like a kid who killed his parents asking the court for clemency on the ground that he’s an orphan. While the term is Jewish, and incredibly colorful, it’s an equal opportunity…
WJBC Voices: Celebrating Labor Day’s long traditions
As Labor Day comes, many will enjoy firing up the grills, a cold one and perhaps a day of fishing or the kids enjoying the pool. Enjoy it – it is well deserved.
WJBC Voices: New name, new mascot
Several years ago, after the Politically Correct Athletic Association extorted the University of Illinois not to use any Native American symbols for its teams, I declared the name Fighting Illini meaningless…
WJBC Voices: Migrants deserve better
As we recently marked July 4 and our nation’s independence, it’s hard to feel celebratory when one looks at our Southern border.