Category Archives: Local News
Power of social media seen as Bloomington woman who disappeared is safe and sound
Carmon Edwards of Bloomington is reunited with family after a Good Samaritan offered her shelter in Mattoon.(Photo Bloomington Police Facebook page) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – The reactio...
Dec 28, 2017
Ring that belonged to Abraham Lincoln’s youngest son now in the hands of Lincoln library
Abraham Lincoln’s youngest son, Tad, used to own this ring. It’s braided with hair from a pony Tad used to ride on White House grounds. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum pho...
Dec 27, 2017
‘Hellish nightmare’ turns into ‘Christmas miracle’ as missing Bloomington woman is safe and back with family
A Good Samaritan accompanied Carmon Edwards, 53, of Bloomington, to the Illinois State Police District 10 headquarters in Pesotum. She had been missing since Christmas morning. (Bloomington Pol...
Dec 27, 2017
UPDATE: Missing Bloomington woman’s car found in Mattoon
Carmon Edwards, who police say recently suffered a cognitive decline, has not been seen since Christmas morning. Her car was found this morning by Mattoon Police. (Photo courtesy of the Bloomington Po...
Dec 27, 2017
Bloomington’s civilian police board plans community outreach
Bloomington’s Public Safety and Community Relations Board has met for the first time. Members plan to host community outreach sessions and distribute brochures detailing how to file complaints a...
Dec 26, 2017
Bloomington issues snow route parking ban
By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington issued a snow route parking ban this afternoon that will remain in effect until 6 a.m. Monday morning. The parking ban was put into effect due...
Dec 24, 2017
Project Oz to pilot youth work program
The local organization is focused on employing youth and constructing career plans while building their existing skill sets to advance in the workforce in the near future. (Photo courtesy Project Oz) ...
Dec 24, 2017
Bloomington Public Library staff seek funds for expansion, repairs
Library Director Jeanne Hamilton said if the library doesn’t move locations, she would like to see the facility expanded and repaired. (WJBC File Photo) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – Staf...
Dec 24, 2017
Christmas Eve snow to slow holiday travel in central Illinois
The National Weather Service at Lincoln said parts of Central Illinois, including McLean County, could receive three to five inches of snow on Christmas Eve. (WJBC File Photo)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMI...
Dec 23, 2017
Bloomington Police investigating gunshots on Empire Street
Bloomington Police are asking the public’s help in identifying who shot a gun on East Empire Street earlier this afternoon. (Photo courtesy DavidsonScott/flickr)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON ̵...
Dec 23, 2017
