Category Archives: Local News
B-N Police Blotter: Tue. Sep. 22, 2015
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Tue. Sep. 22, 2015City of BloomingtonCall Time L...
Sep 23, 2015
Co-defendant says Davis-Dickson involved in homeless man beating death
Willie Chambers (left) took the stand Wednesday in Anthony Davis-Dickson’s (right) murder trial. (Photos courtesy McLean County Jail)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Jurors for the murder t...
Sep 23, 2015
LIHEAP funds affected by state budget
Winter could be rough for many McLean County families. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – When old man winter turns down the temperature, many needy families in McLean County will not ...
Sep 23, 2015
Co-defendants testify in murder trial of Davis-Dickson
Willie Chambers (left) and Tory Washington (center) have pleaded guilty to murder charges stemming from the death of Ronald Smith in June 2014. Anthony Davis-Dickson (right) is currently on trial.(Cou...
Sep 23, 2015
Route 66 visitors center attracts tourists from 30 countries
The Cruisin’ with Lincoln on 66 Visitors Center opened in April. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Cruisin’ with Lincoln on 66 Visitors Center)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Plenty of tourists ha...
Sep 23, 2015
Uptown Normal roads to close due to weekend events
By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Due to Worldwide Day of Play, Uptown Block Party and Bike Rodeo taking place this weekend, the following streets will be closed.On Thursday, portions of the Parkinson Stree...
Sep 23, 2015
Railroad crossing work planned on US 136
By WJBC StaffOSMAN – The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced U.S. Route 136, four miles west of Illinois Route 47, will be closed at the Norfolk Southern Railroad crossing.The cr...
Sep 23, 2015
Lafayette Street in Bloomington to close
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON - Lafayette Street from the railroad tracks east to Bunn Street will be closed immediately.Through traffic should find alternate routes. For more information, contact the Bloo...
Sep 22, 2015
Bloomington drop-off facility hour change
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Beginning on Sept. 28, the drop off facility located at 402 S. East St. will be open from 7 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Monday through Friday and closed on Saturdays.The drop of...
Sep 22, 2015
Normal approves new slides at Fairview pool
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Town Council voted Monday night to approve new slides at Fairview pool.Parks and Recreation director Chris Cotten said the old drop sl...
Sep 22, 2015
