Category Archives: Local News
Red Cross seeking additional blood donors
The Red Cross wants people to recognize some misconceptions about blood donation as the organization looks for more donors. (Flickr/ejk) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – The American Red Cross is ...
Jun 11, 2018
Coroner identifies victims in Orchard Street shooting
McLean County Coroner Kathy Davis has identified the two victims of a shooting that happened early Sunday morning in the 1200 block of Orchard Street in Bloomington. (DavidsonScott/flickr) By Patrick ...
Jun 11, 2018
HSHM receives over $155,000 during May Community Challenge
The May Community Challenge brought in $158,720 for Home Sweet Home Ministries, the largest amount of money donated during the challenge to date. (Facebook/Home Sweet Home Ministries) By Patrick Baron...
Jun 11, 2018
Parts of I-55 to be named in memory of fallen officers
(File photo by Scot/Flickr) By Crystal Donaldson BLOOMINGTON – Parts of Interstate 55 may be getting new names. Sen. Bill Brady sponsored a resolution to change the overpass at Towanda Ex...
Jun 10, 2018
Irving Street in Normal to close
(Pixabay)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Weather permitting, starting Monday Irving Street will be closed to all traffic between Fell Avenue and the alley west of Fell Avenue.Property access will be maint...
Jun 10, 2018
Overnight shooting leaves two dead, two injured in Bloomington
Bloomington Police are investigating a shooting in the 1200 block of Orchard Road that occurred early Sunday morning. (DavidsonScott/flickr)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are i...
Jun 10, 2018
New pension buyout plans passed for the coming fiscal year
Workers will have more options when it comes to their pension plan. (Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois state pensioners looking to get more control of their retire...
Jun 08, 2018
City manager hopefuls see TIF as one of many economic development tools
Bloomington City Manager finalists Jim Culotta, Tim Gleason, and Steve Rasmussen answer news media questions prior to a ‘meet and greet’ event at City Hall. (Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howa...
Jun 08, 2018
Suspect ordered to provide DNA sample in Lancaster Heights killings
Normal Police found two men dead in the Lancaster Heights complex on East College Avenue on April 25. The suspect has now been ordered to provide a DNA sample to authorities. (Google Maps photo...
Jun 07, 2018
Walnut Street in Normal to close
(Pixabay) By WJBC Staff NORMAL – Beginning Friday, June 8, Walnut Street will be closed to thru traffic from Cherry Street to Sycamore Street for a water main replacement project. This section o...
Jun 07, 2018
