Category Archives: Local News
Group launches fund drive to save American Passion Play at BCPA
The American Passion Play has been performed at the Boomington Center for the Performing Arts for 93 years, dating back to its time as the Scottish Rite Temple. (Photo courtesy American Passion Play)B...
Jul 16, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Wed. July 15, 2015
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Wed. July 15, 2015City of BloomingtonCall Time L...
Jul 16, 2015
Hy-Vee recalls mislabeled macaroni salad
Hy-Vee is recalling some of its mislabeled macaroni salad. (Photo courtesy Hy-Vee)By WJBC StaffOMAHA, Neb. – Hy-Vee is recalling some mislabeled macaroni salad.D&D Foods of Omaha, Neb., a Hy...
Jul 16, 2015
Chambers announces re-election bid
McLean County State’s Attorney Jason Chambers was elected in 2012. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – McLean County State’s Attorney Jason Chambers is looking for fou...
Jul 15, 2015
BPD arrest man on illegal weapon charges
Terry Jenkins was arrested Monday. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department has arrested a 21-year-old on illegal weapons...
Jul 15, 2015
ISU’s Woodruff participating in Ride Across Illinois
ISU Police Chief Aaron Woodruff will be biking from Alton to Lake Michigan with 50 other riders starting Thursday. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Illinois State University...
Jul 15, 2015
State Farm ‘disappointed’ in Hurricane Katrina ruling
State Farm officials are reviewing the insurer’s legal options after losing a legal battle over Hurricane Katrina. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A State Farm spokesman said...
Jul 15, 2015
North Street closing during street festival
By WJBC Staff NORMAL – Due to the Medici Craft Beer & Jazz Street Festival on Saturday in Uptown Normal, North Street from Broadway Avenue to Uptown Circle will be signed “No Parking&#...
Jul 15, 2015
Mold, termites pose next challenge for flooded out homeowners
Some Central Illinois homeowners are dealing with flooded basement after heavy rains this week. (Photo courtesy State Farm/flickr)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – As many Central Illinois homeowners d...
Jul 15, 2015
CIRA to get new body scanner
Central Illinois Regional Airport is scheduled to receive a new body scanner next week from the Transportation Security Administration. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Central Illino...
Jul 15, 2015
