Category Archives: Local News
Rep. Davis: Dropping support of Trump a ‘family’ decision
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis said he doesn’t see his decision to pull his support of Donald Trump’s campaign for president as an endorsement for Hillary Clinton. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock ...
Oct 12, 2016
Red Cross to host ‘Hot Shot’ training for new volunteers
A Red Cross volunteer surveys damage caused by Hurricane Mattew in Savannah, Georgia. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Daniel Cima/Red Cross] By WJBC Staff PEORIA – In the wake of Hurricane Matthew, the...
Oct 12, 2016
Eureka man pleads guilty in driver-bicyclist case
Randy Crump was sentenced to 18 months conditional discharge on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – An apparent road rage case has been resolved in McLean Co...
Oct 12, 2016
BPD searching for missing teen
(Photo courtesy BPD)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are searching for a missing 15-year-old.Police said Rosie Derring, of Bloomington, was reported missing Tuesday after she d...
Oct 11, 2016
Shots reported on Tracy Drive
(WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are investigating reports of shots fired Monday night on Tracy Drive.Police say the gunfire was reported at about 8 o’clock l...
Oct 11, 2016
Durbin: Trump doesn’t understand ‘what America is all about’
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (left) had a brief exchange with IWU President Eric Jensen (right). (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Illinois’ senior senator believes the upcomi...
Oct 11, 2016
Bloomington comprehensive plan recognized
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington’s comprehensive plan has received national recognition.The plan named Bring It On Bloomington earned a silver award from the American Pla...
Oct 11, 2016
Hales: Downtown plan not followed in liquor license review
The Bloomington City Council voted 7-2 on Monday to refer to liquor license proposal for the Extravaganza Ballroom back to the liquor commission. (Photo by Flickr/DamienPollet)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON...
Oct 11, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. Oct. 10, 2016
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Mon. Oct. 10, 2016City of Bloomington has yet to...
Oct 11, 2016
Mid Central Community Action receives domestic violence program grant
Mid Central Community Action is one of 150 domestic violence program providers to receive funding this year from the Mary Kay Foundation. (Photo courtesy Facebook) By Greg Halbleib Mid Central Communi...
Oct 10, 2016
