Category Archives: Local News
BPD: Boy shot on city’s near west side
Bloomington police are investigating a shooting Friday in the 400 block of North Lee Street.(Bloomington Police/Facebook) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A juvenile boy was shot Friday in the 40...
Jul 12, 2019
ISU administration deciding between developers for new housing project
Illinois State University is looking to add new sophomore student housing by the fall of 2021. (Photo courtesy: WJBC / File)By WMBDNORMAL – Illinois State University leaders are now deciding bet...
Jul 11, 2019
From Springfield to Times Square: Abe Lincoln promotion hits national stage
By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The Great Emancipator made his way onto national tee vee!Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau director Scott Dahl says it was a promotion for tourism in Springfie...
Jul 11, 2019
2019 Lincoln’s Festival on Route 66
Join WJBC at Lincoln’s Festival on Route 66 in Downtown Bloomington – come celebrate our local ties to Abraham Lincoln and historic Route 66!This three day festival happens on Friday, July...
Jul 11, 2019
Unit 5 seeks task force feedback before asking voters for tax hike
(From Unit 5) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – A Unit 5 school board member said Wednesday night the board has a mountain to climb before deciding by year’s end whether to seek voter...
Jul 11, 2019
UPDATED: Coroner identifies trucker killed in fiery I-74 crash
Two semis involved in a fatal crash Wednesday afternoon in a construction zone on I-74, between Bloomington and Peoria. (Photo from Eureka-Goodfield Fire Prot. Dist. Emergency Medical Services F...
Jul 10, 2019
I-74 semi crash kills driver, causes traffic standstill
Woodford County Coroner Tim Ruestman said the man killed was one of the semi drivers. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV) By Howard PackowitzCARLOCK – The Woodford County Coroner confirms a man is dea...
Jul 10, 2019
Shirley man charged with trying to drown police dog
The State’s Attorneys Office said K-9 Rico was coughing and sluggish after the incident, but is fine now. (Photo courtesy McLean County Sheriff’s Office/ Facebook)By Blake HaasSHIRLE...
Jul 10, 2019
Davis: Census should count everyone
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) said he could go either way when it comes to including a citizenship question on the 2020 Census. (WJBC File Photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Central...
Jul 10, 2019
Blumenshine seeks 2020 primary rematch with Rep. Brady
Realtor David Paul Blumenshine is again challenging State Rep. Dan Brady in the 105th District. (Photo from David Paul Blumenshine for State Representative Facebook page.) By Howard Packowi...
Jul 07, 2019
