Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington man jailed for fleeing deadly crash, initial suspect won’t be charged
Bloomington Police arrested Jakeb Collins, 22, for a hit-and-run crash that left one woman dead. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Mc...
Sep 15, 2017
Bloomington Police make second arrest in fatal hit-and-run
Bloomington Police arrested Jakeb Collins, 22, in relation to a hit-and-run crash that left one woman dead. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – Blooming...
Sep 15, 2017
Orlando Avenue between Main Steet and Northbrook Drive to close
(Photo courtesy Pixabay) By WJBC Staff NORMAL – Orlando Ave. between Main St. and Northbrook Dr. will be closed to through traffic beginning at 7:00 a.m., Monday, September 18, 2017 and remain c...
Sep 15, 2017
The great pumpkin harvest
John Ackerman on his tractor at Ackerman Farms in Morton (Photo by Marc Strauss/WJBC) By Marc Strauss MORTON - John Ackerman has been harvesting pumpkins for a few weeks. And he's excited about what's...
Sep 15, 2017
Woman, 25, dies in I-74 crash
Traffic on Interstate 74 was slowed for hours following several crashes between Normal and Carlock. (Photo by Sean Copeland/WJBC) By Eric Stock PEORIA – A 25-year-old woman was killed in a crash...
Sep 15, 2017
Hales named finalist for Joliet city manager
David Hales’ contract as Bloomington city manager expires in July 2018. (WJBC file photo)By Sean CopelandJOLIET – Bloomington City Manager David Hales is reportedly in negotiations to beco...
Sep 15, 2017
Coroner: Body found near Constitution Trail likely drowned
The body of a Bloomington man was discovered near Constitution Trail in Normal no Wednesday. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Coroner Kathy Davis said the man who...
Sep 15, 2017
Bloomington Police make arrest in fatal hit-and-run crash
Bloomington Police blocked off a large section of Morrissey Drive after the fatal hit-and-run crash on Wednesday. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Police are seeking felony...
Sep 14, 2017
Bloomington, McLean County seek to alleviate traffic delays on Towanda Barnes
Bloomington and McLean County officials are seeking feedback on a plan to improve traffic flow at the Towanda Barnes and Ireland Grove intersection. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV) By Lindsey Harrison/WMBD-T...
Sep 14, 2017
District 87 board moves to calm immigration fears, ratifies teachers union contract
Three Bloomington Junior High School teachers addressed the District 87 School Board Wednesday night about students’ fears amid a volatile immigration debate.(Photo by WJBC’s Howard...
Sep 14, 2017
