Category Archives: Local News
B-N Police Blotter: Fri. June 10, 2016 – Sun. June 12, 2016
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Fri. June 10, 2016City of BloomingtonCall Time L...
Syndicated Author Jun 13, 2016

McLean County Relay for Life to again include 5K run
This year’s McLean County Relay for Life is scheduled for Friday, June 24 and Saturday, June 25 at Normal Community High School. (WJBC file photo)By Greg HalbleibWhile walkers raise funds to fig...
Syndicated Author Jun 13, 2016

Vigil for Orlando shootings planned for tonight in Bloomington
The public is invited to a vigil that begins at 7:00 tonight at the Bistro and moves to Withers Park in Bloomington. (WJBC file photo)By Greg HalbleibA vigil for the Orlando shooting victims is planne...
Syndicated Author Jun 13, 2016

Tipsord named State Farm chairman, Rust to retire
Michael Tipsord (right) will succeed Ed Rust Jr. as State Farm’s Chairman of the Board. (Photo courtesy State Farm)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – One year after retiring from the CEO post that...
Syndicated Author Jun 13, 2016

LaHood on Orlando mass shooting: Gun control not the answer
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood called the Orlando shooting a terrorist act and said gun control wouldn’t prevent an attack like that. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Darin LaHood)By Eric StockWASHINGTON –...
Syndicated Author Jun 13, 2016

Farmers return from trip to Cuba
Trade in Cuba could bring lots of dollars to Illinois farmers. (United Soybean Board)By PJ BaronBLOOMINGTON – Three farmers have returned home from a trip to Cuba in an attempt to bolster ...
Syndicated Author Jun 12, 2016

Unit 5 preparing for no state funding through November
Superintendent Mark Daniel spoke about the possible future of state funding during this week’s Board of Education meeting. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – There is concern at U...
Syndicated Author Jun 12, 2016

Hazmat team examines vial of liquid
Part of a street was blocked off while Bloomington hazmat examined a vial of liquid. (WJBC File Photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – A late night for the Bloomington Police Hazmat team.The team was...
Syndicated Author Jun 11, 2016

Police look for missing Bloomington teen
Police are searching for a missing 16 year old. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Department of Transportation)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – Police need your help finding a missing 16 year old gir...
Syndicated Author Jun 11, 2016

LaHood critical of Trump but not dropping support
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood says he wants to see Donald Trump focus more on the economy in the presidential race.(Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC)By RFD Radio/WFMBWASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood is offe...
Syndicated Author Jun 10, 2016