Category Archives: Local News
Kinzinger’s veteran EMT bill passes House
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger has been named to a bipartisan committee that’s crafting legislation to address opioid abuse. (Photo courtesy wwwcspan.org/YouTube)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – U.S. R...
May 19, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Wed. May 18, 2016
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Wed. May 18, 2016City of Bloomington has yet to ...
May 19, 2016
Woman dies in Tazewell County crash
By Eric StockMORTON – Police in Tazewell County are investigating a fatal crash that happened on an interstate 155 on-ramp on Wednesday.Tazewell County Coroner Jeff Baldi says Renae Hanson, 34, ...
May 19, 2016
Chambers: States with legalized pot show more fatal marijuana DUIs
McLean County State’s Attorney Jason Chambers urged caution while considering marijuana legalization. (Photo by Dank Depot/flickr)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – McLean County State’...
May 19, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Tue. May 17, 2016
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Tue. May 17, 2016City of BloomingtonCall Time Lo...
May 18, 2016
Central Illinois Regional Airport: Security delays not an issue
Central Illinois Regional Airport hopes to lure air travelers who are angry over long lines at security checkpoints at major airports in the U.S. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – If y...
May 18, 2016
Washington Street in Bloomington to close
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON - Washington Street between Allin and Howard streets will be immediately closed to all traffic for sewer repairs and it will be reopened as soon as work is completed.Drivers m...
May 18, 2016
Rutherford discusses Cuba, politics in Pontiac visit
Former Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford spoke to the Pontiac Rotary Club on Tuesday. (WJBC file photo)By Eric Stock/Cynthia Grau,WJEZPONTIAC – Former State Treasurer Dan Rutherford is bac...
May 18, 2016
BPD Cyber Crimes Unit assists in child pornography investigation that nets arrest
The Bloomington Police Department Cyber Crimes Unit helped in the arrest of a Fisher man on child pornography charges. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockURBANA – The Bloomington Police Department Cy...
May 18, 2016
YWCA McLean County honors 7 Women of Distinction
Jennifer Swearingen received the YWCA Women of Distinction Award for Business on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy YWCA McLean County)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – YWCA McLean County celebrated 27 years of Women...
May 18, 2016
