Category Archives: Local News
Crews search for missing kayaker near Streator
Police say the search for a missing kayaker from Streator is now a recovery mission. (Photo by DavidsonScott/flickr)By Eric StockSTREATOR – Rescue crews and volunteers will resume their search o...
Apr 10, 2017
Poor lighting raises safety concerns at Eastland Mall
A photo posted on social media shows many lights off in the parking lot at Eastland Mall. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Gina Baho-Rohde)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner ...
Apr 10, 2017
Renner supports lowering speed limit on Fox Creek Road
Bloomington mayor Tari Renner wants to lower the speed limit for a part of Fox Creek Road to increase public safety. (WJBC File Photo)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington mayor Tari Renner sup...
Apr 10, 2017
Bloomington, Normal to host community-wide cleanup
Volunteers will be collecting trash during the Ecology Action Center’s community-wide cleanup April 17-22. (Photo courtesy EAC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Constitution Trail and Sugar Creek...
Apr 09, 2017
The Michael Collins Foundation prepares for annual 5K
After Michael Collins was killed in a drunk driving accident, his parents created a foundation in his memory to help serve the needs of the community. (WJBC File Photo)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON R...
Apr 09, 2017
Chaplain helps families, coroner’s staff cope with loss
McLean County Coroner Kathy Davis is the only coroner in Illinois whose office has hired its own chaplain. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Friday marks two years since the fatal plan...
Apr 07, 2017
Clinton man identified in fatal workplace accident
DeWitt County and OSHA investigators are looking into the death of a 57-year-old man at McElroy Metal in Clinton on Thursday. (Photo Google Street View)By Eric StockCLINTON – DeWitt County Coron...
Apr 07, 2017
B-N Police Blotter: Fri. April 7, 2017
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Bloomington (April 1-3) April 3, 2017CALL TIMELO...
Apr 07, 2017
Police investigate shots fired in Normal
Normal Police are investigating shots fired in the 700 block of Orlando Avenue on Thursday. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – Normal Police said no arrests have been made following a shots ...
Apr 07, 2017
Kinzinger: US air strikes on Syria will save lives
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger issued a statement Thursday applauding U.S. military strikes in Syria.(Photo courtesy wwwcspan.org/YouTube)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Channaho...
Apr 07, 2017
