Category Archives: Local News

White House Historical President to speak at Eureka College
White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin will speak at Eureka College on Feb. 3 (Photo courtesy Eureka College) By WJBC Staff EUREKA – White House Historical Association Pre...
Syndicated Author Jan 19, 2017

Unit 5 facing uncertainty due to missed state payments
Superintendent Mark Daniel is hopeful payments will eventually come through. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The State of Illinois is six months behind on special education an...
Syndicated Author Jan 18, 2017
B-N Police Blotter: Wed. Jan. 17, 2017
By WJBC Staff A look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses. Wed. Jan. 17, 2017 City of Bloomington has yet...
Syndicated Author Jan 18, 2017
Alexander Road, Louis Drive intersection closing for repair
By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington Water Department will be making an emergency water service repair at the intersection of Alexander Rd. and Louis Dr. Due to the location of th...
Syndicated Author Jan 18, 2017

Bloomington could hire traffic engineer
Street light timing would just one aspect a traffic engineer could handle. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidLofink) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington is considering hiring a tr...
Syndicated Author Jan 18, 2017

Police report no injuries in Willard Airport helicopter crash
Police are still working on why the helicopter crashed. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski SAVOY – No one was hurt in a small helicopter crash at University of Illinois Willard Airport in Savo...
Syndicated Author Jan 18, 2017

Cubs’ fans get a look at World Series trophy
More than 500 Cubs’ fans turned out to get a look and picture with the World Series trophy Wednesday at the Shirk Center. (WJBC/Bryan Bloodworth) By Bryan Bloodworth BLOOMINGTON - Carlie Russell...
Syndicated Author Jan 18, 2017

Panel lists recommendations to trim Illinois prison population
Retired Chief Judge Elizabeth Robb of Bloomington served on Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Criminal Justice Reform Commission which has presented a final report of 27 recommendations. (Photo by Patti Penn/...
Syndicated Author Jan 18, 2017
Greenwood mobile homes under boil order
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – A boil order has been issued for Greenwood Mobile Home Park in Bloomington until further notice.
Syndicated Author Jan 18, 2017

Chestnut facility impresses state’s First Lady
Diana Rauner (right) wanted to learn more about how organizations are handling the needs of their communities. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Illinois First Lady Diana R...
Syndicated Author Jan 17, 2017