Category Archives: Local News
State Farm ‘disappointed’ in Hurricane Katrina ruling
State Farm officials are reviewing the insurer’s legal options after losing a legal battle over Hurricane Katrina. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A State Farm spokesman said...
Jul 15, 2015
North Street closing during street festival
By WJBC Staff NORMAL – Due to the Medici Craft Beer & Jazz Street Festival on Saturday in Uptown Normal, North Street from Broadway Avenue to Uptown Circle will be signed “No Parking&#...
Jul 15, 2015
Mold, termites pose next challenge for flooded out homeowners
Some Central Illinois homeowners are dealing with flooded basement after heavy rains this week. (Photo courtesy State Farm/flickr)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – As many Central Illinois homeowners d...
Jul 15, 2015
CIRA to get new body scanner
Central Illinois Regional Airport is scheduled to receive a new body scanner next week from the Transportation Security Administration. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Central Illino...
Jul 15, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Tue. July 14, 2015
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Tue. July 14, 2015City of BloomingtonCall Time L...
Jul 15, 2015
Ellsworth Road to close
By WJBC StaffELLSWORTH – Ellsworth Road, which is also CH 17 or 2850 East Road, between Ill. Route 9, which is also 1400 North Road and Ellsworth-Arrowsmith Road, which is also CH 28 or 1200 Nor...
Jul 15, 2015
Benecke says no budget is hurting the disabled
Advocate urges lawmakers to pass budget. (Courtesy lifecil.org)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – A McLean County disability rights advocate wants Illinois lawmakers to know not having a budget is hurt...
Jul 14, 2015
BPD seek third suspect for weekend armed robbery
Leonard Benson Jr. is wanted in connection with an armed robbery. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department is seeking help ...
Jul 14, 2015
Red Cross aims to speed up donations with RapidPass
The Red Cross launched RapidPass this week. (Photo courtesy Flickr/ejk) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The American Red Cross is looking to make blood donations more convenient with a new onli...
Jul 14, 2015
Road closure on Ropp Road
By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Ropp Road between White Oak Road and 1900 North Road will be closed to through traffic on Friday, weather permitting, for road maintenance. In the event of rain, the ...
Jul 14, 2015
