Category Archives: Local News
Mulberry, Front streets in Bloomington to close
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Mulberry Street between Mason and Oak streets will be immediately closed to all traffic due to street repairs while Front Street between Low and Allin will be closed f...
Mar 20, 2017
Habitat for Humanity ReStore to begin renovation
The ReStore renovations are expected to be completed by fall. (Photo by Maria Henneberry/WJBC)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – Habitat for Humanity of McLean County is preparing to break ground to ...
Mar 18, 2017
Bloomington Purple Raiders slide past Springfield Lanphier
Bloomington High School defeated Springfield Lanphier in the Class 3A Third Place game. (Photo: Greg Halblieb/WJBC) By Greg HalbleibPEORIA - A strong fourth quarter surged the Bloomington Purple ...
Mar 18, 2017
Habitat for Humanity ReStore to begin renovation
The ReStore renovations are expected to be completed by fall. (Photo by Maria Henneberry/WJBC)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – Habitat for Humanity of McLean County is preparing to break grou...
Mar 18, 2017
West Bloomington group buys former Jesus House
West Bloomington Revitalization Project has purchased the property at 724 W. Washington Street, formerly known as the Jesus House. (Photo by Eric Stock)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A group that...
Mar 18, 2017
B-N Police Blotter: Thu. March 16, 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 16, 2017City of BloomingtonCall Time ...
Mar 17, 2017
Normal considering changes to public comment policy
The council’s current rules only allow a resident to speak once every 45 days. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Town Council will consider changes to the town’s...
Mar 17, 2017
SYNERGY HomeCare hosting class to help seniors learn social media skills
Facebook will be the primary focus of the class. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – SYNERGY HomeCare of Central Illinois is holding a special class Friday designed to help senior c...
Mar 16, 2017
B-N Police Blotter: Wed. March 15, 2016
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.March 15, 2017City of Bloomington has yet to pos...
Mar 16, 2017
Donation allows Salvation Army to purchase commercial fridge
The fridge was unveiled at the Salvation Army Thursday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Salvation Army in Bloomington has received a much needed donation for its food p...
Mar 16, 2017
