Category Archives: Local News
ISU’s Dietz calls on alumni to lobby lawmakers
ISU President Larry Dietz sent a recent e-mail to alumni urging them to lobby local lawmakers about passing a capital bill. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Illinois State University...
May 22, 2019
Road Closure: 330 E. Rd. between 2300 N. Rd in Lawndale Township
With weather permitting, street repairs are expected to start on Corpe Bridge on Wednesday and run through June 1. (WJBC/File)By Blake HaasLawndale Township – Drivers will have to find an altern...
May 22, 2019
All in: FanDuel CEO says ‘Illinois needs to pass a bill’ for sports betting
FanDuel CEO Matt King says with sports betting legal in the U.S, Illinois needs to pass a bill. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The online fantasy sports people – FanD...
May 22, 2019
BPD continue search for vehicle involved in west side hit-and-run
BPD said a 50-year old man was seriously hurt Monday night after a hit-and-run on the city’s west side. (WJBC File Photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are continui...
May 21, 2019
Intersection of Bryan and Keiser St. closed in Normal for water repairs
Drivers in Normal will need to find an alternative route as water main installations are scheduled to last around a week. (Flickr/Chad Kainz) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Due to water repairs, the int...
May 21, 2019
Tax proposal shifting under Gov. Pritzker
Andrew Nelms of Americans for Prosperity in Illinois says a tax proposal is shifting under Gov. Pritzker. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The graduated income tax proposal – a...
May 21, 2019
USDA’s Mark Schleusener: ‘farmers are hoping for the best’ with rain expected
USDA’s Mark Schleusener says more crops were planted within the past week, but with rain on the horizon planting and field work will be put on hold. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC) By Dave Dah...
May 21, 2019
Man badly hurt in west side hit-and-run crash
Bloomington Police were looking for a hit-and-run driver who badly injured a pedestrian near Locust St. and White Oak Rd. (Facebook/Bloomington Police) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – B...
May 21, 2019
Council member Nord considers suing Normal’s government in fee dispute
Normal Town Council member Stan Nord’s dispute over fees with the town government might lead to a lawsuit. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – The N...
May 21, 2019
Several hurt in rural Colfax crash
McLean County Sheriff’s Police said six people were taken to hospitals following a car-SUV crash in rural Colfax late Monday afternoon. (Matty Ring/flickr) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON...
May 20, 2019
