Category Archives: Local News
Delavan mayor warns of scams
Ricky Cunningham of Delavan said he was planning to sell his home where he had lived for 43 years. It was severely damaged in a tornado last week. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Terry JamesDELAVAN ̵...
Jul 21, 2015
MetCom to get $1 million upgrade
MetCom director Tony Cannon said new communications equipment will be installed in early 2016. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – McLean County will have to spend close to $1 m...
Jul 21, 2015
ISU, Normal land swap would provide new town fire HQ location
Normal’s #2 Fire Station would be involved in a land exchange between the town and ISU. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – A potential land swap between Illinois State Universit...
Jul 21, 2015
Police announce arrest in Zimmerman murder case
Kirk Zimmerman is accused of killing his ex-wife Pamela in Nov. 2014. (Photos courtesy Bloomington Police) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – After an eight-month investigation, Bloomington Police have...
Jul 21, 2015
Bloomington officials examine the need for increased storm water and sewer system fees
The Bloomington City Council heard opinions from the city manager’s office and the public works department about how to fund the storm water and sewer system master plans Monday night during its...
Jul 21, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. July 20, 2015
By WJBC Staff A look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses. Mon. July 20, 2015 City of Bloomington Call Ti...
Jul 21, 2015
Kentucky Opera director killed in Interstate 74 crash
By Eric Stock MANSFIELD – A man who was killed in a crash on Interstate 74 in Piatt County on Sunday was the director of the Kentucky Opera. According to Illinois State Police, David Roth, 56, w...
Jul 21, 2015
Bloomington Police arrest 2 juveniles after convenience store break-in
Bloomington Police say two juveniles broke into thePrice Rite Food Mart at 517 E. Locust St. in Bloomington early Tuesday morning. (Photo courtesy Google Street View) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON –...
Jul 21, 2015
Normal tables amendment clarifying amount of puppies allowed in a residence
The town allows a home to have puppies for up to six months after they are born. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Normal’s Town Council on Monday night tabled an amendmen...
Jul 21, 2015
Man dies in single-vehicle wreck in Gridley
(Photo courtesy Flickr/MattyRing)By Joe RagusaGRIDLEY – A man is dead after a crash in northern McLean County.Coroner Kathleen Davis said the crash happened around 3:55 p.m. Monday in Gridley, a...
Jul 20, 2015
