Category Archives: Local News
IRS scam hits Bloomington
Scammers hope to take your money.(WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – An old scam is back in the Bloomington-Normal area.Bloomington Police Spokeswoman Sara Mayer says the current scam c...
Mar 18, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Thu. March 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.Thu. March 17, 2016City of Bloomington has yet t...
Mar 18, 2016
Hometown Military News: March 18, 2016
Maj. Gen. Richard Hayes Jr., The Adjutant General of the Illinois National Guard, signs a memorandum of understanding between the Illinois National Guard and the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assa...
Mar 18, 2016
Obituary: Birge
Chenoa - Terry Lee Birge, 65, of Chenoa passed away at 6:37am, Thursday, March 17, 2016 at OSF St. Joseph's Medical Center, Bloomington.Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be h...
Mar 18, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. March 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.Wed. March 16, 2017City of BloomingtonCALL TIME ...
Mar 17, 2016
Police called to train, truck collision in Saybrook
By Eric StockSAYBROOK – McLean County Sheriff’s police say a driver is OK after his truck hit a train in Saybrook.The driver reportedly suffered a cut on his head, but refused medical trea...
Mar 17, 2016
ISU study: Foster care to college graduation ‘Against All Odds’
Greg SImpspn and Doris Houston are promoting the schools Center for Adoption Studies’ work on foster youth. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC)By Eric StockNORMAL – Illinois State University has be...
Mar 17, 2016
Healy named Normal Rotarian of the Year
Linda Healy was named Normal Rotarian of the Year. (Photo courtesy Normal Rotary Club)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – The Normal Rotary Club has named Linda Healy the George Wolf Rotarian of the Year.The ...
Mar 17, 2016
CIRA adds second daily flight to Minneapolis
Central Illinois Regional Airport saved $75,000 on snow and ice removal costs. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Central Illinois Regional Airport is doubling up service to Minn...
Mar 17, 2016
Prescribed prairie burning planned in Bloomington
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON - The Bloomington Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department will be completing prairie burning this week at Stonebridge Prairie, The Grove Park, Tipton Park and potential...
Mar 17, 2016
