Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington unveils streets master plan
Bloomington has 27 projects included in a new streets master plan. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington has identified 27 road projects that it will like to get done ...
Aug 29, 2017
Rutherford cleared in political firings lawsuit
A lawsuit against former Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford was struck down Monday in Cook County court. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockCHICAGO – Former State Treasurer Dan Rutherford of Che...
Aug 29, 2017
Central Illinois Red Cross volunteers help with Hurricane Harvey relief
The Red Cross has shelters open to help residents devastated by Hurricane Harvey and the flooding that continues to affect the area. (Photo courtesy Facebook/American Red Cross Serving Central Illinoi...
Aug 28, 2017
Bloomington man seeks help after apartment fire
An apartment in the 300 block of Mecherle Drive in Bloomington was heavily damaged by fire on Saturday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Fire Department)By Sean CopelandBLOOMINGTON – An Illi...
Aug 28, 2017
Illinois gas prices to rise due to Hurricane Harvey
Gas prices have risen nearly nine cents per gallon in Illinois over the last week. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Mike Mozart)By Sean CopelandBLOOMINGTON – With several areas throughout Texas flooded, m...
Aug 28, 2017
2 drivers killed in Woodford County crash
Two drivers were killed Saturday in a crash in rural Roanoke. (Photo by DavidsonScott/flickr)By Eric StockEUREKA – The Woodford County Coroner said two people were killed in a two-vehicle crash ...
Aug 28, 2017
Cell phone users driven to distraction in Normal
(Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – The school year is just getting started and Normal Police are giving motorists a failing grade for staying off their cell phones while drivi...
Aug 28, 2017 Photo courtesy: Normal Police
Normal Community, Normal West showcase virtual classrooms
Unit 5 school baord was given a demonstration of avirutal classroom at Normal West High School. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By Lindsey Harrison/WMBD-TVNORMAL – Unit 5’s Board of Education got ...
Aug 28, 2017
McLean County Coroner identifies man killed in motorcycle crash
McLean County Coroner Kathy Davis has identified the man killed in a single vehicle crash in Normal yesterday. (WJBC File Photo)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Coroner Kathy Davis ha...
Aug 25, 2017
Bloomington man gets 5 years for fraud scheme
Derek Gordon pleaded guilty in June to theft by deception, fraud and money laundering. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington financial planner who stole fro...
Aug 25, 2017
