Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington delays vote on police substation
The Bloomington City Council viewed a presentation on a proposed police substation on Monday. (Photo by Patti Penn/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington alderman Scott Black wants more p...
Dec 13, 2016
Normal approves Rivian incentive package
R.J. Scaringe (right) was on hand for Monday’s meeting. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Normal Town Council on Monday unanimously approved a series of incentives for...
Dec 12, 2016
Normal city manager calls Rivian prototype car ‘awesome’
City Manager Mark Peterson liked what he saw in the Rivian prototype. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The company in line to buy the closed Mitsubishi Motors plant in Normal has yet ...
Dec 12, 2016
Bloomington seeks to add PD substation; Black Lives Matter wants more discussion
Bloomington police are considering opening a substation on West Jefferson Street. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police are planning to lease a building from Mid ...
Dec 12, 2016 (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police)
2 Bloomington house fires under investigation
Bloomington fire crews battled two weekend house fires. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Fire Department) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington fire officials are investigating the case of...
Dec 12, 2016 (Photo courtesy: City of Bloomington Fire/File)
McLean County receives grant to improve mental health coordination
McLean County is receiving financial help from the federal government to shore up mental health services. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – A federal grant has been awarded to McL...
Dec 12, 2016
Bloomington man arrested following shooting incident
Darryl Brown was jailed on charges in connection with a shooting incident in Bloomington on Sunday night. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Police have arrested a m...
Dec 12, 2016
IDOT web site provide road condition updates
The Illinois Department of Transportation encourages motorists to look online during winter weather. (WJBC file photo) By WJBC Staff With the potential for bad weather increasing in the coming week, t...
Dec 11, 2016
Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign hurt by low temps
The Salvation Army will continue its campaign through Christmas Eve. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Red Kettle campaign by the Salvation Army was hurt a bit this week by ...
Dec 11, 2016
Local ministry raises nearly $300,000 toward Kenyan relief
Bloomington-based GOYA Ministries has worked to alleviate conditions in Nairobi slums since 2006. (Photo Facebook/GOYA Ministries)By Greg HalbleibNORMAL – An annual banquet has raised $286,000 t...
Dec 10, 2016
