Category Archives: Local News
McLean County corrections officers get 3 percent raises
The McLean County has approved 3 percent raises for corrections officers at the McLean County Jail. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – McLean County now has all of its workers under con...
Mar 21, 2017
Pedestrian dies after being struck by car in Clinton
Clinton police say a pedestrian died after being struck by a car while walking on Illinois 54 near E. Washington St. early Monday morning. (Photo/Google Maps) By Greg Halbleib CLINTON – A...
Mar 20, 2017
Mulberry, Front streets in Bloomington to close
By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Mulberry Street between Mason and Oak streets will be immediately closed to all traffic due to street repairs while Front Street between Low and Allin will be closed ...
Mar 20, 2017
Habitat for Humanity ReStore to begin renovation
The ReStore renovations are expected to be completed by fall. (Photo by Maria Henneberry/WJBC) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – Habitat for Humanity of McLean County is preparing to break ground t...
Mar 18, 2017
Bloomington Purple Raiders slide past Springfield Lanphier
Bloomington High School defeated Springfield Lanphier in the Class 3A Third Place game. (Photo: Greg Halblieb/WJBC) By Greg Halbleib PEORIA - A strong fourth quarter surged the Bloomington Purp...
Mar 18, 2017
Habitat for Humanity ReStore to begin renovation
The ReStore renovations are expected to be completed by fall. (Photo by Maria Henneberry/WJBC) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – Habitat for Humanity of McLean County is preparing to break g...
Mar 18, 2017
West Bloomington group buys former Jesus House
West Bloomington Revitalization Project has purchased the property at 724 W. Washington Street, formerly known as the Jesus House. (Photo by Eric Stock)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A group that...
Mar 18, 2017
B-N Police Blotter: Thu. March 16, 2017
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Thu. March 16, 2017City of BloomingtonCall Time ...
Mar 17, 2017
JC Penney to close Eastland Mall store
J.C. Penney has become the fourth store at Eastland Mall to announce plans to close in 2017. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock and Sam Wood BLOOMINGTON – J.C. Penney has announced it’s closi...
Mar 17, 2017
Bloomington-Normal jobless rate rises since January 2016
The Bloomington-Normal jobless rate rose to 6.1 percent in January. (Photo courtesy Facebook/IDES) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – The unemployment rate rose in most Illinois metro areas over the pa...
Mar 17, 2017
