Category Archives: Local News

Bloomington nurse killed in LaSalle County crash
Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash near Streator on Monday. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)By Eric StockSTREATOR – A Bloomington nurse was killed a two-vehicle crash in L...
Syndicated Author Aug 17, 2016
Towanda Barnes Road to close for pavement work
By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Towanda Barnes Road between Fort Jesse Road and Raab Road will be closed to through traffic on Aug. 23 from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m., weather permitting, for lane pavement work.Any...
Syndicated Author Aug 17, 2016
Mason Street closing for sewer work
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Mason Street, from Seminary Avenue to Graham Street, will be closed to through traffic starting Wednesday for sewer repairs.Local access will be accommodated and throu...
Syndicated Author Aug 16, 2016

Durbin: Insurers should adjust business model for Obamacare
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says GOP lawmakers must work on improving Obamacare along with his fellow Democrats. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin)By Greg HalbleibWASHINGTON – Some insurance compan...
Syndicated Author Aug 16, 2016

County Board tabs Barnett, OKs enterprise zone expansion
McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael (left) performed the swearing-in for new County Board member Josh Barnett. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – The newest member of the McLean ...
Syndicated Author Aug 16, 2016

YWCA loses discrimination case
The YWCA of McLean County has lost their appeal in a discrimination case. (Photo courtesy Facebook/YWCAMcLeanCounty)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – The YWCA of McLean County has lost an appeal of a ...
Syndicated Author Aug 15, 2016

McLean County CAC introduces new courtroom dog
Joch will likely serve until he is 10. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – There’s a new dog on duty at the McLean County Children’s Advocacy Center.Joch is a two-y...
Syndicated Author Aug 15, 2016

Connect Transit offers inaugural ride to launch new schedule
More than 30 local officials including U.S. Rep. Dain LaHood (second from left) took part in Connect Transit’s inaugural ride on the new Green A route from Uptown Normal to Downtown Bloomington ...
Syndicated Author Aug 15, 2016

Burglars steal clothing from Normal store
Normal Police are reviewing surveillance video to find burglars who stole clothing from Von Maur early Saturday. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesNORMAL – Nearly $22,000 in merchandise has been st...
Syndicated Author Aug 15, 2016

Joint study identifies top local health needs
The McLean County Health Department has joined with the United Way and Bloomington-Normal’s hospitals in developing a local health needs assessment. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMIN...
Syndicated Author Aug 15, 2016