Category Archives: Local News

Central Illinois Regional Airport plans to have two new snowplows by winter. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Central Illinois Regional Airport has new snow removal equipment...

U.S. Cellular Coliseum will host a job fair on Aug. 23. (WJBC file photo) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – U.S. Cellular Coliseum is currently seeking to fill employment openings in several departmen...

Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash near Streator on Monday. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)By Eric StockSTREATOR – A Bloomington nurse was killed a two-vehicle crash in L...

By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Towanda Barnes Road between Fort Jesse Road and Raab Road will be closed to through traffic on Aug. 23 from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m., weather permitting, for lane pavement work.Any...

By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Mason Street, from Seminary Avenue to Graham Street, will be closed to through traffic starting Wednesday for sewer repairs.Local access will be accommodated and throu...

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says GOP lawmakers must work on improving Obamacare along with his fellow Democrats. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin) By Greg Halbleib WASHINGTON – Some insurance comp...

McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael (left) performed the swearing-in for new County Board member Josh Barnett. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – The newest member of the McLea...

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. Aug. 15, 2016 City of Bloomington has yet...

Joshua Deterding pleaded guilty to theft charges in McLean County court in April. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Former Allin Township Joshua Deterding has been ...

The Front ‘N’ Center building in Bloomington would have been the location of a $52.7 million hotel and conference center. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)   By Sam Thomas BLOOMINGTON –...