Category Archives: Local News
Chambers: McLean County murder-free for last year
McLean County State’s Attorney Jason Chambers said Nov. 16, 2014 was the last time a murder was committed in the county. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – McLean County has ...
Nov 19, 2015
Some travelers leery after terrorist attacks
TSA security checkpoints are ‘business as usual’ following the recent terrorist attacks in Paris., according to travel agent Tim Davis.(Photo by Ben Popken/flickr)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON ...
Nov 19, 2015
Koos to retire as McLean Co. Museum of History director
McLean County Museum of History Director Greg Koos outlines plans for the museum’s move from the McBarnes Memorial Building to the old McLean County Courthouse. This photograph ran in the May 20...
Nov 19, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Wed. Nov. 18, 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. Nov. 18, 2015City of BloomingtonCall Time L...
Nov 19, 2015
Home Sweet Home closing on turkey donation goal
The organization hopes to collect 2,000 turkeys. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Home Sweet Home Ministries is closing in on its goal for the annual Give Thanks ...
Nov 18, 2015
HCC president: Classes to continue despite potential faculty strike
Several members of the Heartland Faculty Association line the halls outside of the Heartland Community College board of trustees meeting Tuesday. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL – Classes...
Nov 18, 2015
Man pleads guilty to domestic battery
Edward Kivlehan. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – A LeRoy man accused of hitting his girlfriend with his car has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of domestic b...
Nov 18, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Wed. Nov. 17, 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. Nov. 17, 2015City of BloomingtonCall Time L...
Nov 18, 2015
Ray LaHood discusses new book, bipartisanship during Springfield visit
Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood waves to the crowd during opening ceremonies of Uptown Station on July 14, 2012. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD ...
Nov 18, 2015
Bloomington Police arrest 3 juveniles in drive-by shooting
Bloomington Police say they continue to investigate a drive-by shooting on Sunday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Police)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Police say they have arrested three juve...
Nov 18, 2015
