Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington Police Chief hopeful describes “travesty” in search process
Illinois State Police Lt. Col. David Byrd addressed the Bloomington City Council on Monday July 22, 2019. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – A process that...
Jul 25, 2019
BPD searching for missing juvenile
Amya Haas, 16, of Bloomington was reported missing Tuesday. (Photo Bloomington Police Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police are asking for the public’s help to ...
Jul 24, 2019
2019 Brüegala XX
Join WJBC at Bregala XX on August 16th & 17th for good drinks, good music, and good times for charity! Bregala is a charity beer and wine fest that is run by the Bloomington-Normal Jaycees at the ...
Jul 24, 2019
Pepsi Ice Center changing names, rink will honor Joe Olson
The city said Wednesday the ice center located at 201 S. Roosevelt Ave. will be changing names to the Bloomington Ice Center. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The Pepsi Ice C...
Jul 24, 2019
Twin Cities Heroes Blood Drive
Join WJBC on Monday, July 29th for the Twin Cities Heroes Blood Drive. This is a blood drive event with the Mississippi Valley Blood Center and Normal Public Library. Blood drive hours are from 3:00 -...
Jul 24, 2019
Job seekers upbeat despite LeRoy plant closure
The City of LeRoy hosted a job fair Tuesday at First United Methodist Church. (WMBD-TV photo) By Howard Packowitz and WMBD-TV LEROY – LeRoy Mayor Steve Dean said it was a great day...
Jul 24, 2019
Connect Transit board puts off fare hikes
Connect Transit Board of Trustees at Tuesday’s monthly meeting. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Connect Transit bus riders will not see fare incre...
Jul 24, 2019
LeRoy police probing possible abduction attempt
LeRoy police are describing the suspect as an older white man with a long white beard down to his stomach. (DavidsonScott/flickr) By Neil DoyleLEROY – LeRoy police are investigating a possi...
Jul 23, 2019
Carrillo plans strategy session focused on State Farm’s downtown building
State Farm’s downtown Bloomington building served as the insurance company’s corporate headquarters until 1974. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington City Cou...
Jul 23, 2019
Crop Statistician: May not be too late to have a good 2019
Corn has entered the dough stage, and 43 percent of corn is in good to excellent condition.(WJBC File Photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – It may not be too late for Illinois farmers to have a ...
Jul 23, 2019
