Category Archives: Local News
One dead after elevator accident at McLean County Law and Justice Center
One person is dead after an elevator accident at the McLean County Law and Justice Center. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Multiple agencies, including the Illinois Fire Marshall&#...
May 26, 2015
Illinois State’s University Galleries to host new fundraiser
University Galleries will be hosting ‘Gala at the Gallery’ on Saturday. (Photo courtesy Illinois State University/flickr) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Illinois State University will be sho...
May 26, 2015
EDC chief: Bloomington needs open mind for downtown proposal
The Commerce Bank building is one of four in downtown Bloomington that is part of a proposed redevelopment plan. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – One of the key players in a downtow...
May 26, 2015
Police in Normal investigate shots fired report
By Eric StockNORMAL – Police in Normal say no arrests have been made and there’s no sign of property damage after someone called in a report of shots fired on Monday.Police responded to a ...
May 26, 2015
Bloomington considering ordinance to regulate Uber
Uber is not currently allowed to operate in Bloomington. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – An ordinance to allow Uber, and similar transportation networks, to operate legally in B...
May 26, 2015
Bloomington Police use social media to solve crimes, interact with community
Bloomington Police started using Facebook in Jan. 2014By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are using social media in a variety of ways.Bloomington Police Spokesperson Sarah Mayer said a...
May 25, 2015
Survey shows financial optimission hitting post-recession peak
The latest Country Financial security survey shows aside from paying for college, most Americans feel good about their finances. (Photo courtesy Tax Credits/flickr) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A...
May 25, 2015
Unit 5 continuing work with First Student for transportation
Unit 5 will again be partnering with First Student for its transportation needs. (Photo courtesy flickr/flequi) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Unit 5 is entering a new three year contract with Firs...
May 25, 2015
Obituaries: James A. “Jim” Logsdon, Sr.
Bloomington - Obituary for James A. "Jim" Logsdon, Sr. BLOOMINGTON – James A. "Jim" Logsdon, Sr., 66, of Bloomington, passed away at 10:58 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at his residence in Bloo...
May 24, 2015
OSf St. Joseph gets ‘A’ for patient safety
OSF St. Joseph has been rated highly for patient safety. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – OSF St. Joseph Medical Center recently received ‘straight A’s’ for p...
May 24, 2015
