Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington unveils streets master plan
Bloomington has 27 projects included in a new streets master plan. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington has identified 27 road projects that it will like to get don...
Aug 29, 2017
Rutherford cleared in political firings lawsuit
A lawsuit against former Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford was struck down Monday in Cook County court. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockCHICAGO – Former State Treasurer Dan Rutherford of Che...
Aug 29, 2017
Central Illinois Red Cross volunteers help with Hurricane Harvey relief
The Red Cross has shelters open to help residents devastated by Hurricane Harvey and the flooding that continues to affect the area. (Photo courtesy Facebook/American Red Cross Serving Central Illinoi...
Aug 28, 2017
Bloomington man seeks help after apartment fire
An apartment in the 300 block of Mecherle Drive in Bloomington was heavily damaged by fire on Saturday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Fire Department) By Sean Copeland BLOOMINGTON – An Il...
Aug 28, 2017
Illinois gas prices to rise due to Hurricane Harvey
Gas prices have risen nearly nine cents per gallon in Illinois over the last week. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Mike Mozart) By Sean Copeland BLOOMINGTON – With several areas throughout Texas flooded,...
Aug 28, 2017
2 drivers killed in Woodford County crash
Two drivers were killed Saturday in a crash in rural Roanoke. (Photo by DavidsonScott/flickr) By Eric Stock EUREKA – The Woodford County Coroner said two people were killed in a two-vehicle cras...
Aug 28, 2017
Cell phone users driven to distraction in Normal
(Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – The school year is just getting started and Normal Police are giving motorists a failing grade for staying off their cell phones while dri...
Aug 28, 2017 Photo courtesy: Normal Police
Normal Community, Normal West showcase virtual classrooms
Unit 5 school baord was given a demonstration of avirutal classroom at Normal West High School. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV) By Lindsey Harrison/WMBD-TV NORMAL – Unit 5’s Board of Education go...
Aug 28, 2017
Man gets 12 year sentence for local bank scam
A judge sentenced Reginald Cooper to 12-years in prison for organizing a continuing financial crime enterprise. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON –...
Aug 25, 2017
Accused killer now faces child molestation charges
Kyle Brestan has been in custody since May 25 on murder charges. He now faces multiple child molestation charges. (McLean Co. Jail photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomi...
Aug 25, 2017
