Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington intersection reopens after suspected DUI crash
A crash on Airport Road has closed the intersection with College Avenue for more than 12 hours. (Photo by Carl Enchelmayer) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – The intersection of College Avenue and Air...
Apr 11, 2017
Body of missing kayaker recovered
Hundreds of volunteers joined in the search for Jake Rodriguez. (Photo courtesy Facebook) By Eric Stock STREATOR – Rescue crews have recovered the body Monday of a 22-year-old Streator man who w...
Apr 11, 2017
Fox Creek speed limit lowered by city council
By Nick McClintock BLOOMINGTON – For the second time is this calendar year, the Bloomington City Council has made a change to a speed limit at the behest of the community surrounding the road. T...
Apr 11, 2017
Bloomington City Council approves $214M budget
By Nick McClintock BLOOMINGTON – After much debate and talk concerning what was seemingly a small portion, the Bloomington City Council voted to approve a $214.1 million budget Monday night. The...
Apr 10, 2017
Passover commemorated by local Jews
Moses Montefiore Temple in Bloomington is one of the many places across the world commemorating Passover. (Photo Google Street View)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Jews around the world are cel...
Apr 10, 2017
Crews search for missing kayaker near Streator
Police say the search for a missing kayaker from Streator is now a recovery mission. (Photo by DavidsonScott/flickr) By Eric Stock STREATOR – Rescue crews and volunteers will resume their search...
Apr 10, 2017
Poor lighting raises safety concerns at Eastland Mall
A photo posted on social media shows many lights off in the parking lot at Eastland Mall. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Gina Baho-Rohde) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Mayor Tari Renne...
Apr 10, 2017
Renner supports lowering speed limit on Fox Creek Road
Bloomington mayor Tari Renner wants to lower the speed limit for a part of Fox Creek Road to increase public safety. (WJBC File Photo) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington mayor Tari Renner s...
Apr 10, 2017
Bloomington, Normal to host community-wide cleanup
Volunteers will be collecting trash during the Ecology Action Center’s community-wide cleanup April 17-22. (Photo courtesy EAC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Constitution Trail and Sugar Cre...
Apr 09, 2017
The Michael Collins Foundation prepares for annual 5K
After Michael Collins was killed in a drunk driving accident, his parents created a foundation in his memory to help serve the needs of the community. (WJBC File Photo) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON &#...
Apr 09, 2017
