Category Archives: Local News
LaHood says he won’t misuse campaign funds
State Sen. Darin LaHood faces Democrat Rob Mellon in September’s special election to replace Aaron Schock. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Republican 18th Congressional Di...
Jul 20, 2015
Red Cross seeks blood donations during Radio Bloomington Summer Blood Drive
By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The 12th annual Radio Bloomington Summer Blood Drive is Monday afternoon at the Avanti’s in Bloomington.You can donate until 6 p.m. Those who donate will receive...
Jul 20, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Fri. July 17, 2015 – Sun. July 19, 2015
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Fri. July 17, 2015City of Bloomington has yet to...
Jul 20, 2015
Red Cross seeks donations as it helps tornado, flood victims
Several dozen homes in Delavan were damaged following a tornado on Thursday. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By WJBC Staff PEORIA – The Red Cross is making a plea for donations as it provides relief ...
Jul 20, 2015
Bloomington Police investigate report of gunfire
Bloomington Police responded to a report of gunfire on Sunday night. (WJBC File Photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Police say they can’t find any evidence of shots being fired on the city&...
Jul 20, 2015
Normal looking to approve new county health center
The Normal Town Council needs to sign off on McLean County’s planned federally qualified health center to clear the way for it to be built. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL ̵...
Jul 20, 2015
Home Sweet Home donation facility now drop-off only
The Home Sweet Home warehouse on West Washington Street no longer has staff helping with donations. By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Home Sweet Home Ministries is making a change in how it colle...
Jul 19, 2015
Illinois lab ready for radioactive or nuclear emergency
Clinton Nuclear Power Plant has been under review for closure by its parent company. (WJBC File Photo)By Connor BoydBLOOMINGTON – An Illinois laboratory is one of just nine in the nation selecte...
Jul 19, 2015
McLean County residents looking for fans to beat the heat
The Salvation Army of McLean County is helping families stay cool. (Photo courtesy Flickr)By Connor BoydBLOOMINGTON – There are people in the community without proper air conditioning and nobody...
Jul 19, 2015
LeRoy offers reward for stolen city trucks
The LeRoy Police Department reports one of two city vehicles stolen on Friday has been recovered. (Photo courtesy LeRoy Police Department)By WJBC StaffLeROY – LeRoy Police are investigating an o...
Jul 18, 2015
