Category Archives: Local News

Ameren offers options for those behind in payments
Payment options are available for Ameren Illinois customers (WJBC file photo) By WJBC Staff COLLINSVILLE – Ameren Illinois residential customers who have fallen behind on their utility bill may ...
Syndicated Author Mar 27, 2017

Boys & Girls Club fights for funding
The Boys & Girls Club could lose some funding if President Donald Trump’s budget is approved. (Photo Facebook/boysandgirlsclubbloomingtonnormal) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – The Boy...
Syndicated Author Mar 27, 2017

3rd person arrested in LeRoy armed robbery
LeRoy Police say an armed robbery on March 12 was an isolated incident. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15) By Eric Stock LeROY – Police say they have arrested a third person in connection w...
Syndicated Author Mar 27, 2017

Bloomington to discuss lowering Fox Creek Road speed limit
The current speed limit on Fox Creek Road is 40 miles per hour. (Photo courtesy National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington alderman will hold a ...
Syndicated Author Mar 27, 2017

Dick Durbin holds town hall at IWU
US Senator Dick Durbin addressed the crowd’s concerns about healthcare, among other social topics. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – US Senator Dick Durbin answe...
Syndicated Author Mar 25, 2017

Bloomington police arrest suspect in stabbing incident
The incident occurred in the 1500 block of Lambda Street. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police have made an arrest related to a stab...
Syndicated Author Mar 24, 2017

Exhibit showcases McLean County’s ag history
The new exhibit at the McLean County Museum of History showcases the importance of agriculture to the area’s heritage. (Photo Patti Penn/WJBC) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – The are...
Syndicated Author Mar 24, 2017

Residents offer mixed feelings on legalizing marijuana
The proposal in Springfield would allow recreational use of marijuana. (Photo courtesy DankDepot/Flickr) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Bloomington-Normal residents in Uptown Normal Friday offered ...
Syndicated Author Mar 24, 2017
B-N Police Blotter: Thu. March 23, 2017
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 23, 2017City of Bloomington has yet t...
Syndicated Author Mar 24, 2017

The Den rated among top Arnold Palmer courses
The Den at Fox Creek was designed by Arnold Palmer. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – The Den at Fox Creek has been ranked as one of the top ten golf courses designed by Ar...
Syndicated Author Mar 23, 2017