Category Archives: Local News
Oakland Avenue in Bloomington to close
By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Oakland Avenue between East and Main streets will be closed to all traffic for sewer repairs. The street will be closed for one day. Drivers should find alternate rou...
Nov 03, 2016
Cubs’ World Series title offers pre-election diversion
State Sen. Jason Barickman said the Cubs’ World Series win serves as a pleasant diversion for Illinois. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Sure he’...
Nov 03, 2016
Unit 5 superintendent not relaxing after reaching deal with First Student
Unit 5 Superintendent Mark Daniel. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Unit 5 Superintendent Mark Daniel is not quite ready to relax after drawing up a deal to continue the contract...
Nov 02, 2016
Sorenson pleads guilty to wire fraud
Former McLean County Board chairman Matt Sorenson is pleading guilty to one count of wire fraud. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesCHICAGO – Former McLean County Board Chairman Matt Sorenson has st...
Nov 02, 2016
Cubs fans ready for game seven
(Photo courtesy Flickr/Peter Merholz)By Jason Goch/Illinois Radio NetworkCLEVELAND, Ohio – The Cubs and Indians play Game 7 Wednesday for the World Series crown, and Cubs fans are ready.The Cubs...
Nov 02, 2016
Extra police on patrol in case fans get rowdy
Police will be watching for out of control fans. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – With anticipation building for a Cubs win tonight, local police are ready for any celebrations that ...
Nov 02, 2016
MCCA launches Seeds of Change efforts
Deborah White (far left) is the executive director of Mid Central Community Action. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Mid Central Community Action has begun preparing for the...
Nov 02, 2016
Connect Transit issues layoff notices as wait for state money continues
Connect Transit has issued layoff notices to comply with labor laws as the agency waits for past due state money. (WJBC file photo)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – Connect Transit has issued layoff...
Nov 02, 2016
Bradley: New email probe could help Clinton campaign
The presidential race between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton has tightened in recent days. (Photo courtesy La Real noticia/flickr)By Eric StockNORMAL – Retired Illinois State University politi...
Nov 02, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Tue. Nov. 1, 2016
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. Nov. 1, 2016 City of Bloomington has yet ...
Nov 02, 2016
