Category Archives: Local News
Flooding creates dangerous waterways
Illinois Department of Natural Resources urges safe waterway activity. (WJBC archive photo)By Connor BoydBLOOMINGTON – Residents along waterways should take caution due to rising water levels. I...
Jun 20, 2015
Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame accepting nominations
The Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame celebrates and promotes outdoor recreation.(Flickr/basecampbaker)By Connor BoydBLOOMINGTON – The Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) is looking for those who...
Jun 20, 2015
“Michael Hoomanawanui Day” to be celebrated in August
Bloomington alderman Jim Fruin reads a proclamation declaring Aug. 6 to be “Michael Hoomanawanui Day” in Bloomington-Normal with Hoomanawanui and Normal councilman Jeff Fritzen. (Joe Ragus...
Jun 19, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Thu. June 18, 2015
By WJBC Staff A look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses. Thu. June 18, 2015 City of Bloomington has yet...
Jun 19, 2015
Roosevelt Avenue closed at Norfolk Southern Railway for rail maintenance work
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON - Due to Norfolk Southern Railway Maintenance, road closures will occur a the rail crossing on Roosevelt Avenue between Olive Street and Water Street starting June 22 through ...
Jun 18, 2015
Road closure for hydrant repair
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington Water Department will be replacing a fire hydrant on West Wood Street between South Center and South Main Street.Due to the area where the hydr...
Jun 18, 2015
UPDATED: Shots fired in Bloomington neighborhood
Police continue to look for a shooter. (Photo by Flickr/Alan Cleaver)By Eric Stock and Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – A part of Washington Street on Bloomington’s west side has reopened fo...
Jun 18, 2015
Sen. Brady holds roundtable with McLean County officials
State Sen. Bill Brady told local officials he doesn’t believe there’s enough support in the General Assembly to override a budget veto. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON ...
Jun 18, 2015
Normal fight call leads to drug arrests
(Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)By Terry JamesNORMAL – Three people are behind bars following a drug bust by Normal police Tuesday.Police were responding to a report of a fight involving ...
Jun 18, 2015
Bloomington man convicted on drug delivery charges
Jafaria Newton was arrested in January. (Courtesy McLean County Jail) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A McLean County jury has convicted a Bloomington man on drug delivery charges. Jafaria Newton, 4...
Jun 18, 2015
