Category Archives: Local News
B-N Police Blotter: Tue. Oct. 18, 2016
By WJBC Staff A look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses. Tue. Oct. 18, 2016 City of Bloomington Call Ti...
Oct 19, 2016
Advocates of keeping Clinton plant open take case to lawmakers
The Clinton Power Station is scheduled to retire in June 2017.(WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib CLINTON – Advocates of keeping the Clinton nuclear power plant open say the facility reduc...
Oct 19, 2016
Red Cross prepares to salute local heroes
The annual Saluting Our Heroes Breakfast is Wednesday, Nov. 9 in Bloomington. (Logo courtesy American Red Cross) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – Ordinary citizens are being recognized as l...
Oct 19, 2016
Salvation Army coat drive underway
The Salvation Army at 611 W. Washington St. in Bloomington will distributes coats every Monday and Wednesday morning through January. (Photo courtesy Facebook/TheSalvationArmyBloomingtonCorps) By Eric...
Oct 19, 2016
Bloomington-Normal residents speak against potential Eastside Highway
Residents had a chance to view where the road would be on Wednesday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Residents stand mostly against the long discussed potential Eastside ...
Oct 19, 2016
Zimmerman’s attorney seeks to seal documents, ban public from court hearing
Kirk Zimmerman is on trial for the alleged murder of his ex-wife Pamela Zimmerman in 2014. (Pool photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Kirk Zimmerman’s attorney doesn’t want the public ...
Oct 19, 2016
Trump supporter LaHood rejects claim of ‘rigged’ election system
Junius Rodriguez (left) and Darin LaHood discussed jobs and other issues during a Monday forum in Springfield. (Photos courtesy Junius Rodriguez, Darin LaHood) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – Ev...
Oct 19, 2016
Students ‘take back the night’ at Illinois State
The event is put on each year by the Feminist Led Activist Movement to Empower. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Illinois State University students “took back the night&#...
Oct 19, 2016
Motorcyclist in Bloomington crash upgraded to fair condition
The motorcyclist in a crash at Bunn and Hazel streets in Bloomington has been upgraded to fair condition. (Photo by Kevin Embry)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – The condition of the motorcyclist who c...
Oct 18, 2016
District 87 chief: Teacher murder charges sending ‘shockwaves’ through district
BHS teacher Sarah Mellor has been charged with murdering her husband. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – District 87 is focusing on the needs of its students and staff after a Bloo...
Oct 18, 2016
