Category Archives: Local News

Illinois State names Stephens VP for Finance and Planning
Daniel Stephens most recently served as the associate vice chancellor of finance for the University of North Texas. (Photo courtesy Illinois State University) By WJBC Staff NORMAL – Illinois Sta...
Syndicated Author Mar 14, 2017
Oakland and Florence avenues to close
By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Effective at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Oakland Avenue will be closed from Woodland Avenue to Kreitzer Avenue and Florence Avenue from Taylor Street to Maizefield Avenue will be...
Syndicated Author Mar 14, 2017

Bloomington fire chief: Annual stats show continued need for northeast station
Travel time to the northeast part of the city is an issue for the department. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Fire Department) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s fire chie...
Syndicated Author Mar 13, 2017

Police arrest pair on drug, weapon charges
Drugs, a sawed off shotgun, and U.S. currency were all seized as part of the arrests. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department has arrested a pair of Bl...
Syndicated Author Mar 13, 2017
Bloomington police chief adds context to pic of 10-year-old in handcuffs
The incident occurred in the 800 block of West Washington. (Photo courtesy Facebook/BLMBlono)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police Chief Brendan Heffner added some context Monday to...
Syndicated Author Mar 13, 2017

Ameren customers can seek financial help at Wednesday event
Ameren Illinois customers are meeting with those who need help paying their power bills. (Photo Flickr/tsmall) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – Ameren Illinois is offering financial help to some o...
Syndicated Author Mar 13, 2017

Ticket sales for Garth Brooks shows to resume Thursday
Garth Brooks has two concerts scheduled for State Farm Center April 28 and 29. (Photo by Jeremy Cowart) By WJBC Staff CHAMPAIGN – Promoters of the two Garth Brooks concerts scheduled for State F...
Syndicated Author Mar 13, 2017

Snow making for slick morning commute
The National Weather Service predicts McLean County will receive up to six inches of snow by Monday night. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Local roads are snow covered as ...
Syndicated Author Mar 13, 2017

Bloomington Fire Department lowers response times
Bloomington Fire Chief Brian Mohr said the department handled more than 10,800 service calls in 2016. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Fire Depart...
Syndicated Author Mar 13, 2017

Winter Weather Advisory issued for Central Illinois; 3 to 7 inches of snow expected
National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory from 10 p.m. Sunday to 7 p.m. Monday. Snowfall projections are posted. (Photo courtesy National Weather Service) By Eric Stock LINCOLN ...
Syndicated Author Mar 12, 2017