Category Archives: Local News
Illinois congressional office had multiple contacts with gunman
U.S. Rep. Mike Bost said his office had multiple contacts with the gunman in Wednesday’s northern Virginia shooing. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Mike Bost) By RFD Radio/WFMB MURPHSYBORO – Perh...
Jun 15, 2017
Man from Normal admits to drunk driving in fatal crash
Lance Pitsch, 28, of Normal will be sentenced in August. (Photo courtesy Matty Ring/flickr) By Eric Stock TAYLORVILLE – A drunk driver from Normal has admitted to being behind the wheel in a cra...
Jun 15, 2017
Planning commissioners endorse Washington Street bike lanes
After a public hearing at City Hall, Bloomington Planning Commissioners backed plans for bike lanes on Washington St. By Howard Packowitz A plan to add bike lanes to one of Bloomington&#...
Jun 15, 2017
Arrest made in PNC Bank Robbery
PNC bank robbery suspect Zachary Finchum. (Photo courtesy of Bloomington Police.) By Nick McClintock BLOOMINGTON- A man is in custody after allegedly robbing a bank in Bloomington. Zachary Finc...
Jun 14, 2017
Bloomington-Normal home sales steady despite inventory drop
Bloomington-Normal home sales are up less then two percent of the year while the average sale price has increased. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington-Normal homes s...
Jun 14, 2017
Congressmen offer prayers after colleague, officers injured in shooting
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis was unhurt in a shooting at a ballfield in Alexandria, Virginia on Wednesday morning. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock ALEXANDRIA, Va. – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis of Taylorvil...
Jun 14, 2017
Proposed Washington St. bike lanes set for Wednesday public hearing
City Public Works Director Jim Karch explains the bike lane proposal to Bloomington resident Karen Arsenault at an open house Tuesday at the McLean County Museum of History. By Howard Packo...
Jun 13, 2017
Bistro pays tribute to Pulse Nightclub victims on anniversary
More than 100 patrons came out to the Bistro on Monday Evening to remember those lost in the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando. (Photo Courtesy Nick McClintock, WJBC) By Nick McClintock BLOOMINGTON-...
Jun 12, 2017
Juvenile arrested for pair of Bloomington hold-ups, police seek second suspect
(WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – A 14-year old boy is under arrest and Bloomington Police are looking for a second suspect in a couple of armed robberies early Sunday o...
Jun 12, 2017
Caution urged during heat advisory
The McLean County Emergency Management Agency says heat can cause a variety of problems. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Emergency Management Agency is urging ...
Jun 12, 2017
