Category Archives: Local News

Mennonite Relief Sale set for 59th year
The sale begins Friday at 4:30 p.m. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The 59th annual Mennonite Relief Sale is this weekend at the Interstate Center in Bloomington. The sale kic...
Syndicated Author Mar 15, 2017

CIRA officials to continue talks over expiring soccer fields
Central Illinois Regional Airport’s lease with the Prairie City Soccer League expires at the end of 2017. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – The clock has been ticking for years...
Syndicated Author Mar 15, 2017
B-N Police Blotter: Tue. March 14, 2017
By WJBC Staff A look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses. Tue. March 14, 2017 City of Bloomington Call T...
Syndicated Author Mar 15, 2017

Eureka College to pay tribute to Hollywood icon Charlton Heston
Eureka College will host Fraser Heston as part of its Ronald W. Reagan Society Book Series on March 24. (WJBC file photo) By WJBC Staff EUREKA – Eureka College will host the second installment o...
Syndicated Author Mar 15, 2017
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. March 13, 2017
By WJBC Staff A look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses. Mon. March 13, 2017 City of Bloomington Call T...
Syndicated Author Mar 14, 2017

Coliseum probe delays city audit
VenuWorks took over U.S. Cellular Coliseum in 2016. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington city officials are waiting for Illinois State Police to finish an investigation befo...
Syndicated Author Mar 14, 2017

Sewer repairs planned at Mason and Walnut steets
(Photo courtesy Pixabay) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Effective immediately, the intersection of Mason and Walnut streets will be closed for sewer repairs. Drivers should find alternate routes. F...
Syndicated Author Mar 14, 2017

LeRoy Police investigate armed robbery
The LeRoy Police Department reports two 18-year-old men were robbed at gunpoint on Sunday night. (Photo courtesy LeRoy Police Department) By Eric Stock LeROY – Police in LeRoy say two teenagers ...
Syndicated Author Mar 14, 2017

Illinois State names Stephens VP for Finance and Planning
Daniel Stephens most recently served as the associate vice chancellor of finance for the University of North Texas. (Photo courtesy Illinois State University) By WJBC Staff NORMAL – Illinois Sta...
Syndicated Author Mar 14, 2017
Oakland and Florence avenues to close
By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Effective at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Oakland Avenue will be closed from Woodland Avenue to Kreitzer Avenue and Florence Avenue from Taylor Street to Maizefield Avenue will be...
Syndicated Author Mar 14, 2017