Category Archives: Local News
Historical marker uncovers Miller Park’s hidden history of racial segregation
The historical marker dedicated Thursday evening at Miller Park commemorates segregated beaches at the park, mainly during the first half of the 20th Century. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By ...
Sep 21, 2018
Traffic control changes and Connect Transit relocation in Bloomington
Construction is expected to last for the next several months for improvement on curbs and sidewalk removal on the Front Street and Center Street intersection. (WJBC File Photo) By Neil Doyle BL...
Sep 19, 2018
Bird tests positive for West Nile Virus in McLean County
The occasional dip in day and evening temperatures has not removed the risk of contracting West Nile virus according to the McLean County Health Department. (Photo courtesy McLean County Health...
Sep 19, 2018
Semi-Truck fire southbound Rt. 39 near Hudson
Two semi-trucks reported to be fully engulfed on SB Route 39 near the Hudson exit. (Pixabay) By Katherine Murphy (Updated 8:57 am) Illinois State Police confirming three people dead at the scen...
Sep 19, 2018
Proposed McLean County budget contains pay raises, added personnel
Members of the McLean County Board are scheduled to take up the budget in November. (Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – The proposed budget for McLean County calls for a steady t...
Sep 18, 2018
C-SPAN bus visits Illinois
Bloomington students had the chance to visit the C-SPAN bus on Monday during a stop on its way to Springfield. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A fancy bus – promoting cable tel...
Sep 18, 2018
Bloomington’s Gleason: Selling arena, management change among options to reduce the ‘bleeding’
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason is open to the idea of selling Grossinger Motors Arena to a private buyer, or perhaps opting out of the management contract with VenuWorks. (Grossinger Moto...
Sep 18, 2018
McLean County coroner, state police probe I-55 fatality
Illinois State Police and the McLean County coroner are investigating the death of a man, 27, following an incident in the southbound lanes of I-55 near Lexington.(Matty Ring/flickr) By Greg Ha...
Sep 18, 2018
Green Top Grocery co-op seeks loans from owners to secure survival
The local co-op Green Top Grocery is asking its owners for at least $300,000 in loans to maintain a cash flow and stay open despite weaker-than-expected first year sales. The board’s president s...
Sep 18, 2018
No school Tuesday at Fox Creek Elementary due to power outage
Unit 5 called off classes Tuesday for students at Fox Creek Elementary School in Bloomington because of a power outage in the building. (WJBC file photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Ki...
Sep 17, 2018
