Category Archives: Local News
B-N Police Blotter: Thu. Feb. 9, 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. Feb. 9, 2017City of Bloomington has yet to ...
Syndicated Author Feb 10, 2017

United Way continuing fundraising, campaign numbers ‘way down’
Campaign co-chair Mary Strack (left) launching the United Way campaign early this past fall. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The United Way of McLean County has recogni...
Syndicated Author Feb 10, 2017

Dodgers’ Stewart delivers pitch to Miracle League players in Bloomington
Brock Stewart was able to sign autographs for Miracle League players. (Bryan Bloodworth/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Miracle League of Central Illinois is “something special,...
Syndicated Author Feb 09, 2017

Caterpillar move to have ‘ripple effect’ on Central Illinois economy
Caterpillar will reportedly move about 300 executive to Chicago by the end of 2017. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Caterpillar)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Economic developers in McLean County are offer...
Syndicated Author Feb 09, 2017

Radio Bloomington St. Jude Radiothon underway
Bryan Wolf and his nine-year-old son Cael Wolf know first-hand how St. Jude Children’s Hospital helps families fight childhood cancer. (WJBC photo)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – A nine-year...
Syndicated Author Feb 09, 2017
B-N Police Blotter: Wed. Feb. 8, 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. Feb. 8, 2017City of Bloomington has yet to ...
Syndicated Author Feb 09, 2017

9 displaced by Bloomington fire
The Bloomington Fire Department battled a fire at 812 W. Washington St. on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Fire Department)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – The Red Cross is assisting n...
Syndicated Author Feb 09, 2017

Unit 5 hires new NCHS principal
Evans Junior High School principal Trevor Chapman will take over the position left by David Bollman in July. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – The Unit 5 Board of Educat...
Syndicated Author Feb 09, 2017

Central Illinois under Winter Weather Advisory
The National Weather Service expects much of Central Illinois to see snow on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy NWS)By Eric StockLINCOLN – The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Winter Wea...
Syndicated Author Feb 08, 2017

Obituaries: Newberg
Don NewbergAfter a brief illness, Donald J. Newberg, 84, of Bloomington died at his home surrounded and cared for by his family. He was born June 19, 1932 in Galesburg to Ralph H. and Relda B. Newberg...
Syndicated Author Feb 07, 2017