Category Archives: Local News
Boy rescued after being swept into creek in Peoria
Rescue workers pulled a 15-year-old boy to safety from a Peoria creek on Monday. (Photo courtesy ciproud.com) By Eric Stock PEORIA – A 15-year-old boy was clinging to a tree in a creek in Peoria...
Jun 08, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Thu. May 4, 2015 – Sun. May 7, 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. May 4, 2015 City of Bloomington Call Time...
Jun 08, 2015
Bloomington road to close due to flooding
By WJBC staff BLOOMINGTON - Heartland Drive from Hershey east is closed due to flooding. Anyone seeking information can call Bloomington Superintendent of Streets and Sewers Coleen Winterland at 309-4...
Jun 08, 2015
UPDATED: Heavy rains soak Central Illinois
Standing water is seen on a street in north Normal on Sunday. (Photo by Reggie Wallace/Facebook) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Heavy rains led to flooded streets Sunday night across Central Illino...
Jun 08, 2015
Rep. Brady seeks specialized training for coroners in Illinois
State Rep. Dan Brady has sponsored a bill to create a new Coroner Training Board in Illinois. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockSPRINGFIELD – A former coroner-turned-lawmaker has sponsored a measure...
Jun 07, 2015
Illinois Special Olympics 600 volunteers short for championships
Nearly 4,000 athletes are expected to attend the state championships. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Members of Illinois Special Olympics are preparing for the State Championsh...
Jun 07, 2015
OSF begins ‘virtual’ on-call care
OSF Healthcare has launched a new online on-call system where patients can videochat with a medical professional from the comfort of their own home. (Photo courtesy OSF)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON –...
Jun 07, 2015
Local business to use drones for farm studies
Drones can now be used to photograph and study local farmland by T&K LLC. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – A local business can now operate Unmanned Aircraft Systems, also known ...
Jun 06, 2015
Clerk expects expensive election with low turnout
McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael said the special election to replace former Congressman Aaron Schock will cost around $300,000. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County ...
Jun 06, 2015
Children’s Discovery Museum awarded grants for youth programming
The Children’s Discovery Museum will put three grants towards funding various youth programs. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Children’s Discovery Museum in Uptown ...
Jun 06, 2015
