Category Archives: Local News
“Captain Sully” headlines 2016 Red Cross Evening of Stars event
Evening of Stars event co-chairs Steve and Christel Denault announce next year’s headliner, Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Capt...
Oct 29, 2015
4 rifles stolen from McLean American Legion during burglary
McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage said police don’t know when four rifles were taken from the American Legion in McLean. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockMcLEAN – The American Legion Hall in ...
Oct 29, 2015
Group Workcamp coming to Bloomington-Normal
Steve Perry (left) and Sheri Buckellew (right) of St. John’s Lutheran Church are helping bring Group Workcamp to the area. (Laura Ewan/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – A week-long prog...
Oct 29, 2015
Former Bloomington mayor remembered for loyalty to city
By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Former Bloomington mayor Walt Bittner is being remembered for his many years of local service to the city.Bittner, 97, died Wednesday at Martin Health Center in Bloomi...
Oct 29, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Wed. Oct. 28, 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. Oct. 28, 2015City of Bloomington has yet to...
Oct 29, 2015
West Jefferson Street in Bloomington to close
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – The 400 block of West Jefferson Street between Roosevelt and Lee will be closed, effective Thursday at noon, until work is complete.The road is closed for sewer repair...
Oct 29, 2015
South Downs Road to close
By WJBC Staff DOWNS – South Downs Road, which is also CH 27 or 2100 East Road, between 500 North Road and the intersection of 600 North and 2075 East roads will be closed to through traffic on T...
Oct 29, 2015
UPDATED: 1 person killed, 8 injured in I-57 crash
By Eric Stock TOLONO – Illinois State Police say one person was killed and eight others were injured in a crash on Interstate 57 in Champaign County on Wednesday. Police say a van they were ridi...
Oct 29, 2015
Unit 5 approves contract with teacher’s aides, administrative assistants
The contract will be in place for one year. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Unit 5 has approved a new contract with its teacher’s aides and administrative assistant̵...
Oct 28, 2015
Property tax increase on the way for District 87 homeowners
District 87 homeowners will see increases in their property tax bills, though the exact amount is still unknown. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – A property tax rate increase is on t...
Oct 28, 2015
