Category Archives: Local News
Shots fired, BPD asking for the public’s help
Bloomington Police say gun shots were fired late Monday evening. (WJBC) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are asking for the public’s help after gun shots were fired la...
Jul 31, 2018
Veterans Parkway businesses expected to see minor impact from roadwork
Illinois Department of Transportation revealed details of Veterans Parkway resurfacing during a July public meeting. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – In ...
Jul 31, 2018
State fire marshal probes Woodford County grain elevator blast
No injuries were reported after an explosion early Monday at the Grainland Cooperative grain elevator in Eureka. (Photo from Eureka-Goodfield Fire Protection District Emergency Medical Services/Facebo...
Jul 30, 2018
Resurfacing to begin on Fell Avenue
(Pixabay) By WJBC Staff NORMAL – Resurfacing work will begin Tuesday (weather permitting) and continue through Friday along Fell Avenue from both Cherry Street to Willow Street and Vernon Avenue...
Jul 30, 2018
MCCA hosts round table to highlight success throughout McLean and Livingston County
Mid Central Community Action hosted U.S. Congressman Rodney Davis on Monday to talk about how they are helping those in McLean and Livingston County. (Blake Haas/WJBC) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON –...
Jul 30, 2018
Peoria man arrested for allegedly manufacturing, delivering cocaine
Keith Green Jr. was arrested in Bloomington after police searched his vehicle and reportedly found evidence of drug distribution. (McLean County Jail) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington ...
Jul 30, 2018
Consultant keeps secret potential sports complex sites
Evan Eleff, Sports Facilities Advisory’s chief operating officer, presented a feasibility study to Normal and Bloomington City Council’s at a July 16 joint session held at Heartland Commun...
Jul 30, 2018
ISU surpasses fundraising goal for 4th consecutive year
Illinois State University recorded its second best fundraising year ever according to President Larry Dietz. (WJBC file photo) By Patrick Baron NORMAL – The Illinois State University Board of Tr...
Jul 27, 2018
Court records: Riley Drive murder victim died while aiding child
Juan-Carlos Perez-Mercedo and two other men were murdered. A four-year-old boy was seriously wounded in the June 18 shooting on Rile Drive in Bloomington. (GoFundMe.com) By Howard Packowitz BLO...
Jul 27, 2018
Bloomington men arrested after drugs reportedly found during search
Darren Gordon (right) was arrested after prescription drugs were found during a search, and Semaj Collins (left) was also arrested when officers reportedly found a handgun. (Bloomington Police Departm...
Jul 27, 2018
