Category Archives: Local News
Energy rates to increase by 30 percent for Ameren customers
Ameren customers in Southern and Central Illinois will see a 30% increase in fees this year. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Residents in Southern and Central Illinois that receive po...
Jun 02, 2015
Mitsubishi sales jump 31.7 percent in May
(WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – It’s the same story, just a different month for Mitsubishi Motors.The company reported May sales were up 31.7 percent compared to May 2014....
Jun 02, 2015
McLean County drug conviction reversed
By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – An appeals court has thrown out a verdict in a McLean County drug case. The 4th District Appellate Court has ruled that a conviction against Kuldeep Chatha be reverse...
Jun 02, 2015
Asphalt repairs scheduled for Fell Street
By WJBC Staff NORMAL – Fell Street between Willow Street and Gregory Street will be closed to thru traffic for asphalt pavement repairs starting at 6:00 a.m. Wednesday, weather permitting, and w...
Jun 02, 2015
Kickapoo Creek festival recalled in documentary at Normal Theater
Former WJBC host Ron Ross recalled his time at the Kickapoo Creek Rock Festival. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC) By Eric Stock NORMAL – It’s been billed as one of the most successful rock festi...
Jun 02, 2015
Intermittent road closures on Market and Clayton streets
By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Road closures will occur on Market Street between Evans Street and Robinson Street, as well as on Clayton Street between Market Street and Douglas Street, starting Ju...
Jun 02, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. June 1, 2015
By WJBC Staff A look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses. Mon. June 1, 2015 City of Bloomington Call Tim...
Jun 02, 2015
Lanes closures in downtown Bloomington for sewer repairs
By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – At the intersection of Front and Madison streets, there will be periodic lane closures for the next three days. Closure will being immediately for an emergency sewer ...
Jun 02, 2015
New volunteers to join in search for missing kayaker
Abel Martinez went missing after a kayaking accident on Sunday. (Photo courtesy ciproud.com) By Eric Stock CONGERVILLE – The search for a missing kayaker is set to resume Tuesday morning in Wood...
Jun 02, 2015
Bloomington Police make arrest in stabbing
Bloomington Police arrested a man on Monday following a stabbing. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police have arrested a man following a stabbing on Monday.Police were ca...
Jun 02, 2015
