Category Archives: Local News
Connect Transit seeking members for Community Transportation Advisory Committee
The advisory committee works with Connect Transit staff to improve transportation in the twin cities. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – Connect Transit is seeking members of th...
Jan 06, 2017
Arkansas man arrested after shooting in eastern Illinois
Illinois State Police arrested a man following a Tuesday shooting in Gilman. (Photo by Arvell Dorsey Jr./flickr)By Eric StockGILMAN – Illinois State Police said an Arkansas man has been arrested...
Jan 06, 2017
Normal planners back zoning change for White Oak Brewery to sell onsite
White Oak Brewery is looking to sell its products on-site with a zoning amendment. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC)By Patrick BaronNORMAL – Normal’s Planning Commission recommended a zoning c...
Jan 06, 2017
Rivian completes former Mitsubishi plant purchase
Rivian CEO R.J. Scaringe (right). (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Rivian Automotive has officially purchased the former Mitsubishi Motors plant in Normal.The company had announc...
Jan 05, 2017
Road closure for water main repair
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington Water Department will be repairing an emergency water main repair on Clinton St between Taylor and Oakland Ave.Due to the area where the water ...
Jan 05, 2017
Eastland Mall: Macy’s closing ‘excellent opportunity’
The store inside Eastland Mall will close by summer. (Flickr/Mike Mozart)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Eastland Mall manager CBL is calling the future closure of Macy’s an “excelle...
Jan 05, 2017
Connect Transit bus catches fire at CIRA
A Connect Transit bus caught fire outside Central Illinois Regional Airport on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Fire Department)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – A Connect Transit bus...
Jan 04, 2017
Bloomington Police investigating incident at west-side store
The Bloomington Police Department responded an incident at Walmart. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Emergency crews were called to the Walmart on Bloomington’s west side for wh...
Jan 04, 2017
High burglary rates in Illinois mean big headache for homeowners, renters
Illinois ranks fourth in the nation in home burglary claims according to a study by State Farm. (WJBC file photo)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkBLOOMINGTON – State Farm Insurance has ranke...
Jan 04, 2017
Regency Drive in Bloomington to close
By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Effective immediately, South Regency Drive between Rust Road and Jackson Street will be closed to thru traffic for street repairs.Drivers should find alternate routes...
Jan 04, 2017
