Category Archives: Local News
Judge orders restitution to family scammed by film producer
Eric and Jeff Elliott visited WJBC earlier this year to promote “Hoovey.” (Photo by Colleen Reynolds/WJBC) By Eric Stock PEORIA – A family from Normal has some closure after a film p...
Jul 17, 2015
Delavan, Cameron hit by tornado; no major injuries reported
A tornado caused substantial damage in several central Illinois communities on Thursday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Pekin and Tazewell County Sheriff scanner info) By Eric Stock DELAVAN – A tornad...
Jul 17, 2015
Jackson, McLean streets in Bloomington to close
By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Weather permitting, Jackson Street will be closed to through traffic between McLean and Clayton streets starting on Monday for construction of a public sewer. The clo...
Jul 17, 2015
ISU hosts Illinois Renewable Energy Conference
The conference offered discussions on wind, solar energy, biomass, geothermal, and energy efficiency. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Illinois State University’s Bone Stud...
Jul 16, 2015
Group launches fund drive to save American Passion Play at BCPA
The American Passion Play has been performed at the Boomington Center for the Performing Arts for 93 years, dating back to its time as the Scottish Rite Temple. (Photo courtesy American Passion Play)B...
Jul 16, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Wed. July 15, 2015
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Wed. July 15, 2015City of BloomingtonCall Time L...
Jul 16, 2015
Hy-Vee recalls mislabeled macaroni salad
Hy-Vee is recalling some of its mislabeled macaroni salad. (Photo courtesy Hy-Vee)By WJBC StaffOMAHA, Neb. – Hy-Vee is recalling some mislabeled macaroni salad.D&D Foods of Omaha, Neb., a Hy...
Jul 16, 2015
Chambers announces re-election bid
McLean County State’s Attorney Jason Chambers was elected in 2012. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – McLean County State’s Attorney Jason Chambers is looking for fou...
Jul 15, 2015
BPD arrest man on illegal weapon charges
Terry Jenkins was arrested Monday. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department has arrested a 21-year-old on illegal weapons...
Jul 15, 2015
ISU’s Woodruff participating in Ride Across Illinois
ISU Police Chief Aaron Woodruff will be biking from Alton to Lake Michigan with 50 other riders starting Thursday. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Illinois State University...
Jul 15, 2015
