Category Archives: Local News
‘Welcoming city’ ordinance pulled from next week’s Bloomington council agenda
Bloomington Police Chief Brendan Heffner addresses the city council at a public hearing on December 18 at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts. A final vote on a proposed welcoming city ordi...
Feb 06, 2018
UPDATED: Murdered Bloomington woman suffered multiple stab wounds
Bloomington Police arrested Monroe Elbert at his residence shortly after arriving. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police) By Howard Packowitz and Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – The McLean Count...
Feb 05, 2018
Local Salvation Army looks for ways to boost sagging red kettle donations
McLean County residents may be asked to donate using debit or credit cards at a kiosk instead of dropping money into a red kettle. (photo courtesy – Salvation Army) By Howard Packowitz BL...
Feb 05, 2018
Bloomington issues snow route parking ban
By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington has issued a snow route parking ban starting at 3 p.m. today that will remain in effect until 12 p.m. tomorrow. Residents are encouraged to ke...
Feb 05, 2018
Bloomington Police search for man who shot gun along Veterans Parkway
Bloomington Police are asking the public’s help in identifying who shot a gun near an occupied car late Saturday afternoon. (Photo courtesy DavidsonScott/flickr) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON ...
Feb 05, 2018
Normal to consider McLean County solid waste, recycling plan
McLean County’s recycling rate has leveled off at about 40 percent. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – Normal could take the first step on Monday night toward strengthening its recycli...
Feb 05, 2018
Running outdoors in cold winter weather
A health professional gives advice on staying warm while running outdoors in the winter (WJBC File Photo) By: Breanna Lea/WMBD PEORIA – The continuous cold weather can be difficult on outdoor ru...
Feb 04, 2018
Busy roads during Super Bowl means more car crashes
Police say more car crashes occur during the Super Bowl. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15) By Crystal Donaldson BLOOMINGTON – The most important game plan this Super Sunday might just be h...
Feb 04, 2018
Heavy toilet use during Super Bowl may not cause sewage break
It’s partially true that sewage systems break because so many people go to the bathroom at halftime according to Eric Haney, of A-1 Haney Plumbing. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Pietro Izzo) By Crystal...
Feb 04, 2018
Rauner promotes business-friendliness during trip to local brewery
Governor Rauner tours the Destihl Brewery with its owner, Matt Potts. (Photo courtesy Susan Saunders) By Jaymee Toler/WMBD NORMAL – Governor Bruce Rauner toured the new Destihl Brewery location ...
Feb 04, 2018
