Category Archives: Local News
GOP attorney general hopeful stays out of local immigration debate
Illinois Attorney General candidate Erika Harold said she does not take positions whether local governments like Bloomington should pass ‘welcoming’ resolutions to reduce deportation fears...
Aug 06, 2018
West Beaufort Street in Normal to close
(Pixabay) By WJBC Staff NORMAL – Eastbound W. Beaufort Street between Broadway Avenue and Uptown Circle will be closed for concrete pavement repairs beginning at 6 a.m. Monday. The closure will ...
Aug 03, 2018
Mayor Renner: leaders still have communication problems
Responding to criticism for a departing alderman, Mayor Tari Renner disagrees elected leaders don’t respect each other, but they could do a much better job. (WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTO...
Aug 03, 2018
DeWitt County Facebook video finds investigation after alleged dog abuse
A recent post to social media showed a dog owner allegedly hitting a Husky, the video has since been taken down. By Blake Haas DEWITT COUNTY – DeWitt County States Attorney is investigati...
Aug 03, 2018
Extra security may have quelled courthouse melee
McLean County prosecutors filed charges against three people for a brawl that happened Wednesday morning in the Law and Justice Center lobby. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowit...
Aug 02, 2018
After Metro Zone dispute, Twin City leaders welcome call for closer cooperation
Normal Councilmen Scott Prestion (left). Kevin McCarthy (right), meet with Bloomington Alderman Jamie Mathy (center). (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – Two Normal Tow...
Aug 02, 2018
Two area Kroger stores locking their doors, slashing 171 jobs
Two Central Illinois Kroger’s announced that they will be closing their doors. (WJBC) By Blake Haas LINCOLN – Two grocery stores in Central Illinois will be closing their doors. Kro...
Aug 02, 2018
Sandage announces Safe Passage Program for opioid addicts
McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage said the Safe Passage Program is meant to help people with opioid addictions without the fear of being arrested. (WJBC file photo) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON –...
Aug 01, 2018
After brief chase, Bloomington man arrested of allegedly manufacturing cocaine
Alexander Alexis, 47, of Bloomington was taken into custody after police concluded a drug investigation. (McLean County Jail)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – Following a brief chase, a Bloomington ...
Aug 01, 2018
Central Regional Airport awarded $2.3 million grant
Central Illinois Regional Airport received a $2.3 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday. (WJBC)By WMBD and Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – U.S. Representative of the 13th Dis...
Aug 01, 2018
