Category Archives: Local News
LaHood on immigration: US must secure its border first
State Sen. Darin LaHood is one of five candidates for the Illinois 18th Congressional District. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockPEORIA – State Sen. Darin LaHood, R-Dunlap, said he has pro...
May 01, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Thu. April 30, 2015
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Thu. April 30, 2015City of Bloomington has yet t...
May 01, 2015
Police searching for missing teenager
(Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help locating a missing teenager.Jayle...
Apr 30, 2015
Unit 5 receives surprise payment from state
Unit 5 just received a $2.5 million payment from the state. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Unit 5 got some good financial news from the State of Illinois this week.The district has ...
Apr 30, 2015
Flynn goes after GOP establishment in Republican primary
Mike Flynn is seeking the Republican nomination for Congress in the 18th District special election. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockQUINCY – A man who tried to change Washington through t...
Apr 30, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Wed. April 29, 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. April 29, 2015City of Bloomington has yet t...
Apr 30, 2015
Texas Longhorn returns to Miller Park Zoo
Lord Antioch will be housed with the Randall Lineback at Miller Park Zoo. (Photo courtesy Miller Park Zoo)By WJBC StaffA Texas Longhorn named Lord Antioch arrived at Miller Park Zoo yesterday. He will...
Apr 30, 2015
Police warn of spike in vehicle thefts
Bloomington-Normal police report at least 35 stolen cars in 2015. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Local police are reminding drivers to lock their doors ...
Apr 29, 2015
Lincoln historian reflects on final train trip through Bloomington
Lincoln historian Guy Fraker will speak at Wesley United Methodist Church in Bloomington. (Photo by Colleen Reynolds/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – It will be 150 years ago on Sunday that Abrah...
Apr 29, 2015
Bloomington drop-off facility to expand hours
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Beginning on Saturday, the drop off facility located at 402 S. East Street will move to expanded spring and summer hours.The facility will be open on Mondays from 7 a....
Apr 29, 2015
