Category Archives: Local News
Grand jury indicts suspect in U of I abduction
A federal grand jury Wednesday indicted Brendt Christensen for allegedly kidnapping visiting U of I scholar Yingying Zhang. FBI believes Zhang is dead, but her body has not been found.(Photo cou...
Jul 12, 2017
Renner denies Hucks’ request for new liquor license to allow video gaming
Bloomington mayor Tari Renner denied a request for Huck’s to service alcohol on site. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A convenience store has been struck down in its request to...
Jul 12, 2017
Residents share thoughts on revamping aging O’Neil Park
O’Neil Pool in Bloomington recently opened for its 43rd season. (Photo by WMBD-TV)By Lindsey Harrison/WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington is hoping to make a big splash in its city parks over...
Jul 12, 2017
Eureka College removes ‘interim’ from leader’s job title
Eureka College’s President, Jamel Wright. (Photo courtesy of Eureka College.) By Howard PackowitzEureka College’s 27th president is a woman’s who’s held the office o...
Jul 12, 2017
Multiple injuries in I-55 SUV wreck near Funks Grove
An SUV rolled over on I-55 near Funks Grove on Tuesday. (Photo by Katie Crow)By Howard PackowitzFUNKS GROVE – Seven people were hurt when the sport utility vehicle they were in flipped in the so...
Jul 11, 2017
Bloomington social justice rally highlights health care
(File photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – As Republicans in Congress look to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, several people in Bloomington-Normal ...
Jul 11, 2017
Bloomington council hears conflicting views ahead of civilian police board vote
Police Chief Brendan Heffner addresses the Bloomington City Council Monday night. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – A standing-room-only crowd gathered at Blooming...
Jul 11, 2017
Normal rebooting “All About Normal” Citizens Academy
The “All About Normal” Citizen Academy will give resident a behind-the-scenes look at town government. (WJBC) By Sam WoodNORMAL – The town of Normal is reviving a program that s...
Jul 10, 2017
Prosecutors seek admission of statements in Zimmerman murder trial
Kirk Zimmerman is accused of killing his wife in 2014. (Photos courtesy Bloomington Police)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – The prosecution in the Kirk Zimmerman murder trial wants about 40 alleged...
Jul 10, 2017
Part of Towanda Barnes Road to close
(Photo courtesy Pixabay)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Towanda Barnes Road between Illinois Route 9 and G.E. Road will be closed to all traffic, weather permitting, on Wednesday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m...
Jul 10, 2017
