Category Archives: Local News

Task force to assist in search for Mitsubishi plant buyer
The Mitsubishi Plant in Normal will close later this year. (WJBC File photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The task force which will work with Mitsubishi Motors to find a buyer for the company’...
Syndicated Author Jul 31, 2015

St. Jude brings telethon to new Bloomington site
WEEK TV-25 has been broadcasting the St, Jude Telethon for 38 years. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – McLean County’s annual St. Jude telethon has found a new home this...
Syndicated Author Jul 31, 2015

Mother charged with involuntary manslaughter in infant death
Elizabeth Potts and Timothy Crafton Sr. have been charged in the death of their 11-week old daughter. (Photos courtesy McLean County Jail)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – McLean County prosecutors hav...
Syndicated Author Jul 31, 2015

One hospitalized in early morning fire in Normal
The Normal Fire Department responded to a fire at 710 Orlando Ave. early Friday morning. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – An early morning fire in north Normal sent one person to the hospi...
Syndicated Author Jul 31, 2015

O’Brien Mitsubishi GM: Business model will stay after plant closure
O’Brien Mitsubishi General Manager Ryan Gremoore said not much will change at the dealership after the plant in Normal closes. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – With ...
Syndicated Author Jul 30, 2015

McLean County Board authorizes sale of bonds by PBC
Changes such as a new mental health facility could be coming to the McLean County Jail. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Board voted Thursday to authorize a public ...
Syndicated Author Jul 30, 2015

Barickman, school leaders meet with state school superintendent
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Local legislators and school superintendents met in Bloomington Thursday morning with new State Superintendent of Schools Tony Smith. Stat...
Syndicated Author Jul 30, 2015

Bloomington police searching for armed and dangerous man
Benson Jr. is wanted in connection with an armed robbery in early July. (Photo Courtesy of BPD) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police are warning the public of a man considered armed and...
Syndicated Author Jul 30, 2015

State Farm seeks to sell ‘underutilized’ building
State Farm is looking to sell this building at 304 N. Hershey St. in Bloomington. (WJBC file photo) Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A building State Farm Insurance Cos. has occupied for the last quarte...
Syndicated Author Jul 30, 2015
County Highway 30 closing for road repairs
By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – County Highway 30 between Harvest Hill Road and Old colonial Road will be closed to through traffic on Monday and going through Aug. 6, weather permitting, for road r...
Syndicated Author Jul 30, 2015