Category Archives: Local News
B-N Police Blotter: Wed. Jan. 17, 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. Jan. 17, 2017City of Bloomington has yet to...
Jan 18, 2017
Alexander Road, Louis Drive intersection closing for repair
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington Water Department will be making an emergency water service repair at the intersection of Alexander Rd. and Louis Dr.Due to the location of the ...
Jan 18, 2017
Bloomington could hire traffic engineer
Street light timing would just one aspect a traffic engineer could handle. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidLofink)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington is considering hiring a traf...
Jan 18, 2017
Police report no injuries in Willard Airport helicopter crash
Police are still working on why the helicopter crashed. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiSAVOY – No one was hurt in a small helicopter crash at University of Illinois Willard Airport in Savoy ...
Jan 18, 2017
Cubs’ fans get a look at World Series trophy
More than 500 Cubs’ fans turned out to get a look and picture with the World Series trophy Wednesday at the Shirk Center. (WJBC/Bryan Bloodworth)By Bryan BloodworthBLOOMINGTON - Carlie Russell w...
Jan 18, 2017
Panel lists recommendations to trim Illinois prison population
Retired Chief Judge Elizabeth Robb of Bloomington served on Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Criminal Justice Reform Commission which has presented a final report of 27 recommendations. (Photo by Patti Penn/...
Jan 18, 2017
Greenwood mobile homes under boil order
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – A boil order has been issued for Greenwood Mobile Home Park in Bloomington until further notice.
Jan 18, 2017
Brady elevated in House GOP leadership
State Representative Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) has been elevated to Deputy House Republican Leader. (WJBC file photo)By Greg HalbleibSPRINGFIELD – State Representative Dan Brady has been promote...
Jan 17, 2017
McLean County GOP chair to attend Trump inauguration
McLean County Republican Party Chairman Chuck Erickson is attending Donald’s Trump inauguration on Friday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Chuck Erickson)By Eric StockBLOOMINTON – The head of the...
Jan 17, 2017
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. Jan. 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.Mon. Jan. 16, 2017City of Bloomington has yet to...
Jan 17, 2017
