Category Archives: Local News

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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author Jul 15, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Tue. July 14, 2015
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Tue. July 14, 2015City of BloomingtonCall Time L...
Syndicated Author Jul 15, 2015
Ellsworth Road to close
By WJBC StaffELLSWORTH – Ellsworth Road, which is also CH 17 or 2850 East Road, between Ill. Route 9, which is also 1400 North Road and Ellsworth-Arrowsmith Road, which is also CH 28 or 1200 Nor...
Syndicated Author Jul 15, 2015