Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington man sentenced for robbery, false bomb threat
Bryan Perschall reached a plea agreement in McLean County court. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man has been sentenced to three years in prison for...
Sep 15, 2016
Brownfield may face new charges
A child in Washington is being questioned in connection with the Brownfield case. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15) By Terry James NORMAL – Another victim may have been found in connection...
Sep 15, 2016
Update: Logan County crash claims life of Normal man
State Police are investigating a fatal crash on I-55 north of Lincoln. (Photo by Arvell Dorsey Jr./flickr) By Greg Halbleib LINCOLN – A crash on Interstate 55 north of Lincoln has claimed the li...
Sep 15, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Wed. Sept. 14, 2016
By WJBC Staff A look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses. Wed. Sept. 14, 2016 City of Bloomington has ye...
Sep 15, 2016
Opponent wants multiple debates with LaHood
Democrat Junius Rodriguez is seeking the 18th Congressional District seat. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – Democratic congressional candidate Junius Rodriguez is ...
Sep 15, 2016
Peterson: Soldiers and Sailors’ administration building should be razed
Normal City Manager Mark Peterson says the town council will vote on the Illinois Soldiers' and Sailors' Children's School Administration Building at their next meeting. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC...
Sep 14, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Tue. Sept. 13, 2016
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Tue. Sept. 13, 2016City of BloomingtonCall Time ...
Sep 14, 2016
United Way campaign off to a good start
United Way of McLean County’s 2016 campaign is underway. (WJBC file photo.)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – The first month of United Way of McLean County’s 2016 campaign is considered a ...
Sep 14, 2016
Unit 5 could partner with Peoria Charter
Unit 5 Superintendent Mark Daniel is working several avenues to solve busing problems. (Photo by see-ming lee/Flickr)By Terry JamesNORMAL – There has been major movement by Unit five Superintend...
Sep 14, 2016
First Student driver ticketed for 3-vehicle crash in Bloomington
Bloomington Police say no injuries were reported in a school bus crash near Veterans Parkway and Commerce on Wednesday. (Photo by Nick McClintock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Police have tick...
Sep 14, 2016
