Category Archives: Local News
B-N Police Blotter: Wed. Jan. 17, 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. Wed. Jan. 17, 2017 City of Bloomington has yet...
Jan 18, 2017
Alexander Road, Louis Drive intersection closing for repair
By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington Water Department will be making an emergency water service repair at the intersection of Alexander Rd. and Louis Dr. Due to the location of th...
Jan 18, 2017
Bloomington could hire traffic engineer
Street light timing would just one aspect a traffic engineer could handle. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidLofink) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington is considering hiring a tr...
Jan 18, 2017
Police report no injuries in Willard Airport helicopter crash
Police are still working on why the helicopter crashed. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski SAVOY – No one was hurt in a small helicopter crash at University of Illinois Willard Airport in Savo...
Jan 18, 2017
Cubs’ fans get a look at World Series trophy
More than 500 Cubs’ fans turned out to get a look and picture with the World Series trophy Wednesday at the Shirk Center. (WJBC/Bryan Bloodworth) By Bryan Bloodworth BLOOMINGTON - Carlie Russell...
Jan 18, 2017
Panel lists recommendations to trim Illinois prison population
Retired Chief Judge Elizabeth Robb of Bloomington served on Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Criminal Justice Reform Commission which has presented a final report of 27 recommendations. (Photo by Patti Penn/...
Jan 18, 2017
Greenwood mobile homes under boil order
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – A boil order has been issued for Greenwood Mobile Home Park in Bloomington until further notice.
Jan 18, 2017
Chestnut facility impresses state’s First Lady
Diana Rauner (right) wanted to learn more about how organizations are handling the needs of their communities. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Illinois First Lady Diana R...
Jan 17, 2017
Henneberry returns as news director
Veteran news reporter Maria Henneberry will lead the WJBC news team. (WJBC photo/Patti Penn By Bryan Bloodworth BLOOMINGTON - Maria Henneberry has returned to her roots. After a 22-year hiatus, Henneb...
Jan 17, 2017
Brady elevated in House GOP leadership
State Representative Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) has been elevated to Deputy House Republican Leader. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Dan Brady has been promo...
Jan 17, 2017
