Category Archives: Local News

Stayton charged with first-degree murder in Long Point shooting
(Flickr/Alan Cleaver) By Joe Ragusa LONG POINT – A man from Streator has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder for the shooting death of a man in Long Point Sunday. David Stayton...
Syndicated Author Aug 11, 2015
Constitution Trail portions closing Friday
By WJBC Staff NORMAL – Portions of the Constitution Trail will be closed on Friday from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. for asphalt overlay. The trail will be closed south of Camelback Bridge to Division Stree...
Syndicated Author Aug 11, 2015

Tri-Valley Elementary closing temporarily due to mold
Tri-Valley Superintendent David Mouser said there was an issue with air conditioning over the summer. (Photo courtesy tv3unit.com) By Adam Studzinski DOWNS – Tri-Valley Elementary School is bein...
Syndicated Author Aug 11, 2015

McLean County recycling rate remains strong
McLean County recycled over 85,000 tons of waste in 2014. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – McLean County continues to produce impressive numbers when it comes to recycling. The count...
Syndicated Author Aug 11, 2015

Illinois Farm Bureau endorses LaHood for 18th Congressional District
Darin LaHood has earned the endorsement of the Illinois Farm Bureau. (WJBC file photo) By Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The political arm of the Illinois Farm Bureau is end...
Syndicated Author Aug 11, 2015
Bloomington Budget Task Force could make recommendations in September
City Manager David Hales has heard some consensus for charging more for bulk waste removal. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s Budget Task Force is expected to ...
Syndicated Author Aug 11, 2015
Road closure in Dry Grove Township
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – In Dry Grove Township, 1575 North Road between 1540 North and 900 East roads will be closed to through traffic on Wednesday and going through Monday, weather permittin...
Syndicated Author Aug 11, 2015
Greenbriar Drive section closing for water main installation
By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Greenbriar Drive between Jacobssen Drive and Hoover Drive will be closed starting at 7 a.m. Wednesday and going through Friday.the closure is due to the installation of a w...
Syndicated Author Aug 11, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. Aug. 10, 2015
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Mon. Aug. 10, 2015City of BloomingtonCall Time L...
Syndicated Author Aug 11, 2015
Tazewell County deputy dies after crash while responding to call
By WJBC StaffA Tazewell County Sheriff’s deputy has died after a single car crash while responding to a call.Tazewell County Sheriff Robert Huston says 44-year-old Deputy Craig Whisenand was res...
Syndicated Author Aug 11, 2015