Category Archives: Local News
BPD Chief ready to work with civilian police board
Bloomington Police Chief Brendan Heffner told the city council Monday night he’s eager to work with the recently created civilian police panel. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOM...
Dec 12, 2017
Rivian welcomes investor; rolls out plans for electric truck, SUV
Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Kyle Ham (left) and Rivian Automotive CEO R.J. Scaringe addressed the Unit 5 school board in 2016. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock NORMAL –...
Dec 12, 2017
Salvation Army of McLean County campaign behind last year’s pace
The Salvation Army of McLean County is $18,000 behind last year’s campaign. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Salvation Army bell ringers are counting on a major surge in donat...
Dec 12, 2017
BPD’s Heffner: Officers to be wearing body cams by spring 2018
Bloomington Police Chief Brendan Heffner presented to the city council his three-year strategic plan . He expects officers to wear body cameras by the spring of 2018.(File photo by WJBC’s Howard...
Dec 12, 2017
Chenoa Mayor says shooting of wild turkeys was totally legal
Chenoa Mayor Chris Wilder responded to concerns over the shooting of two wild turkeys during Monday night’s council meeting. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Joe)By Lindsey Harrison/WMBDCHENOA – The...
Dec 11, 2017
West Division Street in Bloomington to close
(Photo courtesy Pixabay) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Water Department will be making an emergency water service repairs in the 200 block of West Division Street starting Monday. ...
Dec 11, 2017
Davis favors ending individual insurance mandate
U.S. Rep Rodney Davis hops the tax reform effort includes elimination of mandated health insurance. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network WASHINGTON, D.C. – One of the provisio...
Dec 10, 2017
HSHM preps Christmas meals, looking for donations
Home Sweet Home Ministries is asking for the public’s help in preparing meals to deliver and serve on Christmas day. (WJBC File Photo) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – A local nonprofit orga...
Dec 10, 2017 Home Sweet Home Ministries. (Photo courtesy: HSHM/Facebook)
LeRoy Christmas House lights up holidays
After setting up decorations for years, John Hamblin is allowing people to walk through his Christmas house. (Photo courtesy Lindsey Harrison/WMBD)By Lindsey Harrison/WMBDLEROY – A local family ...
Dec 09, 2017
Le Roy Police Department puts grants to use
Le Roy police officers support having body cameras (pictured), as it makes them more secure around civilians. (Photo courtesy WMBD) By Breanna Lea/WMBD LE ROY – A local police department puts a ...
Dec 07, 2017
