Category Archives: Local News
BPD seek third suspect for weekend armed robbery
Leonard Benson Jr. is wanted in connection with an armed robbery. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department is seeking help ...
Jul 14, 2015
Bloomington City Council approves Coliseum video boards, public comment changes
The Bloomington City Council approved a $1.4 million purchase of a new video and scoreboard system for the U.S. Cellular Coliseum Monday night. (Photo by Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON ̵...
Jul 13, 2015
McLean County legal fees appealled to Illinois Supreme Court
The McLean County State’s Attorney’s office is appealing an appellate courts ruling over who is responsible for paying legal fees incurred during lawsuits filed by Alan Beaman, a man wrong...
Jul 13, 2015
4 men arrested after early morning fight in Normal
Police in Normal responded to a fight in Uptown early Sunday morning. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – Police in Normal arrested four men who were allegedly involved in a fight in Uptown e...
Jul 13, 2015
Traveling Vietnam Wall is coming to LeRoy
The Traveling Vietnam Wall will be on display at Kiwanis Park in LeRoy July 23-26 (Photo courtesy Flickr/Kevin Stanchfield).By Joe RagusaLEROY – The Traveling Vietnam Wall is coming to LeRoy. Th...
Jul 12, 2015
State landfills have capacity for another 21 years of trash
Landfills in Illinois could begin running out of space in 21 years. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Illinois residents may soon have a hard time finding places to put their trash.The ...
Jul 12, 2015
McLean County re-working, expanding lease agreements with PBC
The County Board will hold a public hearing on July 23 regarding expanded leases with the Public Building Commission. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Board is ...
Jul 12, 2015
Child predators try to stay one step ahead of police
Education and conversation with your child is needed to stop those that prey on children. (Flickr)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – Even as police continue efforts to stop the production and distribut...
Jul 12, 2015
Soccer gaining popularity in Bloomington-Normal
Soccer has been gaining popularity since the recent U.S. Women’s World Cup win. (Photo courtesy Flickr)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – The Women’s World Cup was the highest-rated soccer ...
Jul 11, 2015
Judge rules sex offender rule unconstitutional
The decision may me appealed to the Illinois Supreme Court. (Flickr)By Terry JamesThe Illinois Supreme Court will be asked to review a decision by a Bloomington judge.Judge Robert Freitag says a curre...
Jul 10, 2015
