Category Archives: Local News
Parents miss the mark for meningitis vaccine
Appointments for vaccinations are backed up. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – The deadline has passed for students in District 87 and Unit five schools to be vaccinated for me...
Oct 16, 2015
Davis sees potential for Illinois exports after Cuba trade mission
U.S. Reps. Cheri Bustos and Rodney Davis (right) met with Cuba’s Acting Foreign Minister Marcelino Medina Gonzlez during their trade trade. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Cheri Bustos) By Eric Stock B...
Oct 16, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Thu. Oct. 15, 2015
By WJBC Staff A look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses. Thu. Oct. 15, 2015 City of Bloomington Call Ti...
Oct 16, 2015
Towanda issues boil order
By WJBC Staff TOWANDA – The Village of Towanda has issued a boil order because of a water main break. The order will remain in effect until further notice.
Oct 16, 2015
Raab Road in Normal to close
By WJBC Staff NORMAL – Raab Road, which is also 1700 North Road, between Mercy Creek Drive and Towanda Barnes Road, which is also CH 29 or 1900 East Road, will be closed to through traffic on Oc...
Oct 16, 2015
Kroger opening delayed by small fire
Bloomington fire crews were called to the Kroger store at 1502 N. Main St. on Friday morning. (Photo courtesy Google Street View) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – It was a slightly later open than us...
Oct 16, 2015
Mumps outbreak hits Normal Community High School
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – The McLean County Health Department says Normal Community High School is the latest school in the area with an outbreak of mumps.The health department...
Oct 15, 2015
Home Sweet Home and Midwest Food Bank team up for ‘Give Thanks 2015’ campaign
Carolann Carara of Home Sweet Home Ministries and Mike Hoffman with the Midwest Food Bank discuss the “Give Thanks 2015” campaign. (Photo by Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON –...
Oct 15, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Wed. Oct. 14, 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. 14, 2015City of Bloomington has yet to...
Oct 15, 2015
McLean County leaders talk economy, infrastructure needs
McLean County Board Chairman Matt Sorenson believed infrastructure is the biggest challenge for the county at this time. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – McLean County’...
Oct 15, 2015
