Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington to add extra storm cleanup crews next week
Downed tree limbs line the streets of Bloomington-Normal after a severe winter storm Monday. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington is giving its Public Works departm...
Dec 31, 2015
Obituary: Murray
Edward MurrayEdward Murray, 69, of Pontiac died at 2:18 pm, Monday, December 28, 2015 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.Edward was born June 17, 1946 in Fairbury, IL the son of Edward and ...
Dec 31, 2015
Few outages remain in Central Illinois
Corn Belt Energy crews work to restore power in an area where a utility truck can’t reach. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Corn Belt Energy)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Many Central Illinois are fi...
Dec 31, 2015
Two people die from carbon monoxide poisoning inside a garage
(Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15) By Joe Ragusa DANVERS – The McLean County Coroner’s Office says two people died from carbon monoxide poisoning in a garage at a residence in Danvers...
Dec 30, 2015
Explosive dangers popping up in popular Hoverboards
Some of the popular Hoverboards are displaying some explosive issues. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – One of the most popular gifts this holiday season has encountered a bit ...
Dec 30, 2015
Trash, recycling to continue New Year’s Day, brush removal could be delayed
Downed trees helped contribute to widespread power outages in Illinois on Monday. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock Public works crews in Bloomington and Normal will be collecting trash and rec...
Dec 30, 2015
Top Stories of 2015: Livingston County
(Clockwise from top left) Kana Farabaugh and Roger Amm when presented with their Emmy, Kalli Setterlund and Anthony Gullo are pictured during the first production at the Eagle Theater and Conference C...
Dec 30, 2015
2 men saved in rescue along Mackinaw River
By WJBC Staff LEXINGTON – Rescue crews helped save two men who were stranded in the Mackinaw River near Lexington on Tuesday afternoon after their canoe had capsized. Fire officials say the men ...
Dec 30, 2015
UPDATED: Utility companies work to restore power after storms
(WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Utility companies are working around the clock to restore power in central Illinois.Ameren spokeswoman Paula Heinkel said crews are always ready to re...
Dec 29, 2015
Bloomington officials continue storm cleanup
Monday’s storm knocked many trees down in the Bloomington-Normal area. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Public Works Director Jim Karch said while city crews we...
Dec 29, 2015
