Category Archives: Local News
Lee Street closed for rail maintenance
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Due to Norfolk Southern railway maintenance, road closures and sidewalk closures will occur at the rail crossing on Lee Street between between Taylor and Olive streets...
Jul 17, 2015
ISU hosts Illinois Renewable Energy Conference
The conference offered discussions on wind, solar energy, biomass, geothermal, and energy efficiency. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Illinois State University’s Bone Stud...
Jul 16, 2015
Group launches fund drive to save American Passion Play at BCPA
The American Passion Play has been performed at the Boomington Center for the Performing Arts for 93 years, dating back to its time as the Scottish Rite Temple. (Photo courtesy American Passion Play)B...
Jul 16, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Wed. July 15, 2015
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Wed. July 15, 2015City of BloomingtonCall Time L...
Jul 16, 2015
Hy-Vee recalls mislabeled macaroni salad
Hy-Vee is recalling some of its mislabeled macaroni salad. (Photo courtesy Hy-Vee)By WJBC StaffOMAHA, Neb. – Hy-Vee is recalling some mislabeled macaroni salad.D&D Foods of Omaha, Neb., a Hy...
Jul 16, 2015
Mold, termites pose next challenge for flooded out homeowners
Some Central Illinois homeowners are dealing with flooded basement after heavy rains this week. (Photo courtesy State Farm/flickr)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – As many Central Illinois homeowners d...
Jul 15, 2015
CIRA to get new body scanner
Central Illinois Regional Airport is scheduled to receive a new body scanner next week from the Transportation Security Administration. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Central Illino...
Jul 15, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Tue. July 14, 2015
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Tue. July 14, 2015City of BloomingtonCall Time L...
Jul 15, 2015
Ellsworth Road to close
By WJBC StaffELLSWORTH – Ellsworth Road, which is also CH 17 or 2850 East Road, between Ill. Route 9, which is also 1400 North Road and Ellsworth-Arrowsmith Road, which is also CH 28 or 1200 Nor...
Jul 15, 2015
Benecke says no budget is hurting the disabled
Advocate urges lawmakers to pass budget. (Courtesy lifecil.org)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – A McLean County disability rights advocate wants Illinois lawmakers to know not having a budget is hurt...
Jul 14, 2015
