Category Archives: Local News
FOP applauds Gibson City’s police support measure
Illinois Fraternal Order of Police President Chris Southwood. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Chris Southwood) By Eric Stock SPRINGFIELD – Gibson City has become the third city in the country to offici...
Oct 31, 2015
Fell Avenue closure next week
By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Fell Avenue between Vernon Avenue and Irving Street will be closed to through traffic from Monday to Wednesday for sewer service installation.
Oct 30, 2015
LaHood: Two-year budget fails to curtail spending
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood voted against the two-year budget agreement. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood said he’s glad to see Congress pass a budget, but he&#...
Oct 30, 2015
Two hospitalized after early morning Bloomington fire
By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Two adults were taken to the hospital after a fire on West Jackson Street in Bloomington early Friday morning. The Bloomington Fire Department was called to 711 ...
Oct 30, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Thu. Oct. 29, 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. Thu. Oct. 29, 2015 City of Bloomington has yet...
Oct 30, 2015
Bloomington Police seek attempted murder charges following shooting
Bloomington Police have arrested a teen in connection with a shooting last week. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Police have arrested a teenager on attempted murder charges in conn...
Oct 30, 2015
“Captain Sully” headlines 2016 Red Cross Evening of Stars event
Evening of Stars event co-chairs Steve and Christel Denault announce next year’s headliner, Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Capt...
Oct 29, 2015
4 rifles stolen from McLean American Legion during burglary
McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage said police don’t know when four rifles were taken from the American Legion in McLean. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockMcLEAN – The American Legion Hall in ...
Oct 29, 2015
Group Workcamp coming to Bloomington-Normal
Steve Perry (left) and Sheri Buckellew (right) of St. John’s Lutheran Church are helping bring Group Workcamp to the area. (Laura Ewan/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – A week-long prog...
Oct 29, 2015
Former Bloomington mayor remembered for loyalty to city
By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Former Bloomington mayor Walt Bittner is being remembered for his many years of local service to the city.Bittner, 97, died Wednesday at Martin Health Center in Bloomi...
Oct 29, 2015
