Category Archives: Local News
Salvation Army water heater bursts, estimated $20,000 in repairs
After a water heater burst leading to pipelines in appliances, the Salvation Army is asking for the public’s help after an estimated $20,000 in repairs. (WJBC File Photo) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGT...
Jul 24, 2018
LaHood: Tariffs should be implemented carefully
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood says current tariffs are hurting farmers. (Facebook/Darin LaHood) By Greg Halbleib WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood says tariffs have their place, but must be use...
Jul 24, 2018
Analyst: Gasoline prices lowest in 75 days
On average, gas stations are least busy on Sundays. (Pixabay/IADE-Michoko) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Drivers at the pump have seen the lowest prices in 75 days, but a head of petroleum analysi...
Jul 24, 2018
IDOT to start Veterans Parkway roadwork next Monday
Veterans Parkway resurfacing from Washington to Clearwater starts next Monday, July 30 at 9 p.m. (WJBC File Photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – The tens of thousands of motorists who...
Jul 24, 2018 (Photo courtesy: File)
Aldermen approve $610,000 arena elevator for patrons with disabilities
Bloomington aldermen voted 5-3 Monday night to spend about $610,000 for an elevator to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. (Grossinger Motors Arena photo) By Howard Packow...
Jul 24, 2018
Green Top Grocery tabs Christa Kramer as next General Manager
The co-op grocery store is owned by more than 1850 members of the Bloomington-Normal community and puts an emphasis on selling local grown products within 100 miles of the store. (Facebook/Green Top G...
Jul 23, 2018
Black Lives Matter rally aims to end the killings
Caila Thomas, godmother of Orchard Road murder victim Taneshiea Brown, spoke at Friday evening’s Black Lives Matter anti-violence rally at Miller Park. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By...
Jul 20, 2018
U.S. Marshals asked to review Law and Justice Center security following courthouse stabbing
The security procedures of the Law and Justice Center will be reviewed by the U.S. Marshals after a man stabbed himself with a plastic knife in a courtroom this week. (WJBC file photo) By Patrick Baro...
Jul 20, 2018
Sydney Mays Jr. extradition process is underway
The process to bring Sydney Mays Jr. back to McLean County has begun. (Bloomington Police Department) By Katherine Murphy BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man accused of murder may be back in McLean ...
Jul 20, 2018
Unit 5 starts search for third new school board member
Unit 5 School Board member Joseph Cleary turned in his resignation., which was effective Thursday. The board is now searching for candidates to replace him. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By ...
Jul 20, 2018
