Category Archives: Local News
Market Street, Oakland Avenue in Bloomington to close
(Photo courtesy Pixabay)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Public Works Department reports vehicle traffic will be closed on Market Street from Main to Center streets downtown to ensure ...
Jan 31, 2018
Zoning board unanimously recommends approval of northeastern McLean County wind farm
Supporters and opponents of a proposed northeastern McLean County wind farm attended Tuesday night’s Zoning Board of Appeals meeting. The board voted unanimously to recommend InvenergyR...
Jan 31, 2018
Ex-Replex manager admits to theft
Joe Rodts faces sentencing on April 6. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – The former head of the LeRoy Replex has admitted to stealing close to 80-thousand dollars fro...
Jan 30, 2018
Bloomington Police look for suspect in second hold-up this month at Risque’s
Bloomington Police are investigating a robbery at Risque’s on N. Main St. It’s the second hold-up this month at the business. (WJBC file photo)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – ...
Jan 30, 2018
McLean County Zoning Board of Appeals set to vote on wind farm
The McLean County Zoning Board of Appeals is set to vote Tuesday night on Invenergy’s application to build a 100-turbine wind farm in northeastern McLean County. (Photo courtesy Pixabay)By Howar...
Jan 30, 2018
Renner unsure if council will approve ‘welcoming’ ordinance compromise
Bloomington aldermen will meet February 12 at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts to take final action on a proposed ‘welcoming city’ ordinance. They met at BCPA December 18 to ...
Jan 29, 2018
Freitag announces retirement as circuit judge
Robert Freitag’s final day on the bench will be July 6, 2018. (Illinois State University photo)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – Circuit Judge Robert Freitag has announced he will retire from ...
Jan 29, 2018
Pontiac woman injured, ticketed after collision with squad car
Police block the intersection of Main and Howard streets in Pontiac after a collision involving a Livingston County squad car. (Photo Todd Wineburner/WJEZ)By Greg HalbleibPONTIAC – A Pontiac wom...
Jan 29, 2018
Pointe at Pontiac offers Walking Club for seniors
Seniors who want to stretch their legs and meet new people are welcome to attend the Walking Club at the Pointe at Pontiac. (Photo courtesy WJEZ/Cynthia Grau)By Cynthia Grau/WJEZPONTIAC – The Po...
Jan 28, 2018
Normal woman decorates pregnant bellies with henna
A normal woman uses her artistic skills to create henna designs on pregnant women’s bellies. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Belly Blessings Henna)By Crystal DonaldsonNORMAL – A woman in No...
Jan 28, 2018
