Category Archives: Local News
October brings bigger chances for car wrecks involving deer
Crashes involving deer are on this rise this time of year. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – Harvest time is a dangerous time for drivers trying to avoid deer on the roadway. That&#...
Oct 18, 2015
Tilbury Flash finds new home at CIRA
Art Carnahan was one of the first pilots to fly the Tilbury Flash in this circa 1934 photo. Photo courtesy McLean County Museum of History)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – There’s a new aircraft...
Oct 17, 2015
Bloomington approves sidewalk master plan
The Bloomington City Council approved a sidewalk master plan at Monday night’s meeting.(Photo courtesy City of Bloomington)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council has appro...
Oct 17, 2015
Catholics stepping in to save Loaves and Fishes soup kitchen
Holy Trinity Catholic Church. (Photo courtesy Google Maps/ Robert Maihofer, Great Lakes Casual Traveler)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Local Catholics are stepping in to save the Loaves and Fishes s...
Oct 16, 2015
Man pleads not guilty to charges of sexually assaulting a minor
Malik Young is accused of sexually assaulting a minor under the age of 13. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man has pleaded not guilty to charges all...
Oct 16, 2015
Parents miss the mark for meningitis vaccine
Appointments for vaccinations are backed up. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – The deadline has passed for students in District 87 and Unit five schools to be vaccinated for me...
Oct 16, 2015
Davis sees potential for Illinois exports after Cuba trade mission
U.S. Reps. Cheri Bustos and Rodney Davis (right) met with Cuba’s Acting Foreign Minister Marcelino Medina Gonzlez during their trade trade. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Cheri Bustos) By Eric Stock B...
Oct 16, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Thu. Oct. 15, 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. 15, 2015 City of Bloomington Call Ti...
Oct 16, 2015
Towanda issues boil order
By WJBC Staff TOWANDA – The Village of Towanda has issued a boil order because of a water main break. The order will remain in effect until further notice.
Oct 16, 2015
Raab Road in Normal to close
By WJBC Staff NORMAL – Raab Road, which is also 1700 North Road, between Mercy Creek Drive and Towanda Barnes Road, which is also CH 29 or 1900 East Road, will be closed to through traffic on Oc...
Oct 16, 2015
