Category Archives: Local News
B-N Police Blotter: Tue. Aug. 4, 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. Tue. Aug. 4, 2015 City of Bloomington Call Tim...
Aug 05, 2015
Mellon says LaHood is dodging a debate
(WJBC file photos) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The Democratic candidate for Illinois’ 18th Congressional District said his opponent has backed away from a televised debate. Rob Mellon told...
Aug 05, 2015
Reflection tent to return to Bloomington Race for the Cure
A total of 2,200 people participated in the 2014Race for the Cure in Bloomington. (Photo by Colleen Reynolds/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A new feature to last year’s Race for the Cur...
Aug 05, 2015
McLean County man, 98, hospitalized in lawnmower rollover
McLean County Sheriff’s Police responded to a lawnmower rollover in rural Hudson on Monday. (Photo courtesy Google Maps) By Eric Stock HUDSON – Police say an elderly McLean County man is r...
Aug 05, 2015
IDOT to replace culvert on Illinois Route 54
By WJBC StaffFARMER CITY - The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that work is scheduled to begin Aug. 10 for the removal and replacement of a box culvert under Illinois 54 at the interse...
Aug 05, 2015
4 hospitalized in Towanda-Barnes crash
By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Sheriff’s Police say four people were taken to the hospital following a head-on collision on Towanda-Barnes Road.The crash happened shortly after 7...
Aug 05, 2015
Judge requests more time on motion to dismiss murder charges
Danielle Fischer testifies against Nicholas Compton in January 2015. (Photo courtesy WMBD)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – A McLean County judge will take some time to decide whether or not he’l...
Aug 04, 2015
Independent candidate in race for 18th District: “No more politics as usual”
Vlakancic will face off against Darin LaHood and Rob Mellon on Sep. 10. (Photo courtesy of connorforcongress.org)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – The independent candidate in the special election of th...
Aug 04, 2015
Bloomington Parks & Rec director talks possible budget cuts
Potential budget cuts could result in Bloomington mowing the grass at city parks less often. (Photo courtesy Flickr/ Sharon & Nikki McCutcheon) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMIGNTON – Bloomington&#...
Aug 04, 2015
Barickman: Higher education next pressure point in budget deadlock
State Sen. Jason Barickman said if schools are unable to stay open because of a lack of state funding, that would prompt lawmakers to come up with a budget solution.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Bari...
Aug 04, 2015
