Category Archives: Local News

Ameren offers options for those behind in payments
Payment options are available for Ameren Illinois customers (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffCOLLINSVILLE – Ameren Illinois residential customers who have fallen behind on their utility bill may be...
Syndicated Author Mar 27, 2017

Boys & Girls Club fights for funding
The Boys & Girls Club could lose some funding if President Donald Trump’s budget is approved. (Photo Facebook/boysandgirlsclubbloomingtonnormal)By RFD Radio/WFMBSPRINGFIELD – The Boys ...
Syndicated Author Mar 27, 2017

3rd person arrested in LeRoy armed robbery
LeRoy Police say an armed robbery on March 12 was an isolated incident. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)By Eric StockLeROY – Police say they have arrested a third person in connection wit...
Syndicated Author Mar 27, 2017

Bloomington to discuss lowering Fox Creek Road speed limit
The current speed limit on Fox Creek Road is 40 miles per hour. (Photo courtesy National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington alderman will hold a sp...
Syndicated Author Mar 27, 2017

Bloomington police arrest suspect in stabbing incident
The incident occurred in the 1500 block of Lambda Street. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police have made an arrest related to a stabbi...
Syndicated Author Mar 24, 2017

Exhibit showcases McLean County’s ag history
The new exhibit at the McLean County Museum of History showcases the importance of agriculture to the area’s heritage. (Photo Patti Penn/WJBC) By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – The area...
Syndicated Author Mar 24, 2017

Residents offer mixed feelings on legalizing marijuana
The proposal in Springfield would allow recreational use of marijuana. (Photo courtesy DankDepot/Flickr)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Bloomington-Normal residents in Uptown Normal Friday offered mi...
Syndicated Author Mar 24, 2017
B-N Police Blotter: Thu. March 23, 2017
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Thu. March 23, 2017City of Bloomington has yet t...
Syndicated Author Mar 24, 2017
B-N Police Blotter: Wed. March 22, 2017
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Wed. March 22, 2017City of Bloomington has yet t...
Syndicated Author Mar 23, 2017

Advocate BroMenn gets rare certification for managing infection
Advocate BroMenn Medical Center has been named a Managing Infection Risk Center of Excellence. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Advocate BroMenn)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Advocate BroMenn Medical Center in ...
Syndicated Author Mar 23, 2017