Category Archives: Local News
BPD investigating armed robbery at AT&T store
The robbery reportedly took place Sunday afternoon. (Photo courtesy Flickr/MattyRing)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Four suspects are wanted by Bloomington police for alleged involvement in an ...
Aug 24, 2015
Rep. Davis: White House advisory panel to challenge, help schools
U.S. Rep Rodney Davis serves on the White House’s Higher Education Advisory Committee. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockTAYLORVILLE – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis is urging colleges and unive...
Aug 24, 2015
Daniel: Unit 5 watching salary hikes to avoid pension fines
Unit 5 superintendent Mark Daniel has helped schools kickoff the Promise Council for the 2015-1206 school year. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – Unit 5 has paid nearly a $250,000 in fines ...
Aug 24, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Fri. Aug. 21, 2015 – Sun. Aug. 23, 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. Fri. Aug. 21, 2015 City of Bloomington Call Ti...
Aug 24, 2015
More closures planned on Lafayette Street
By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Lafayette Street between Bunn and Ash streets will be closed Monday until street resurfacing is complete. For more information, contact Superintendent of Streets and ...
Aug 24, 2015
Township road in Bellflower to close
By WJBC Staff BELLFLOWER – Township road 300 North in Bellflower Township Road District between 3600 and 3700 East roads will be closed Monday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting, for culv...
Aug 24, 2015
Danvers Yuton Road to close
By WJBC Staff NORMAL – Due to Norfolk Southern railway maintenance, road closure will occur at the rail crossing on Danvers Yuton Road, which is also CH 18 or 1700 North Road, to through traffic...
Aug 24, 2015
Badges for Life blood donation campaign begins
The Bloomington Police Department is just one of the local police and/or fire organizations participating in the Badges for Life campaign. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Elig...
Aug 24, 2015
Bloomington Police investigating Saturday shooting
The Saturday shooting sent one man to the hospital with a gunshot wound. (WJBC File Photo)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are investigating a Saturday night shooting that sent one ...
Aug 23, 2015
Salvation Army posts successful summer fan drive
Over 550 fans were given away by the Salvation Army this summer. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – The Salvation Army of McLean County gave away 568 fans this year during their summer f...
Aug 23, 2015
