Category Archives: Local News

Bloomington to consider eliminating liquor commission, allow mayor to appoint deputy commissioner
Bloomington currently has a three-person liquor commission. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington's liquor commission might soon see some changes.Currently, ...
Syndicated Author Aug 08, 2016

Bloomington Police: Two juveniles missing
Madison Knight (15, left) and Bianca Nickum (13, right) went missing Saturday night. (Photo Courtesy BPD) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department is seeking help from the p...
Syndicated Author Aug 07, 2016

Connect Transit preview new routes
Connect Transit approved new routes earlier this year. (Photo courtesy Connect Transit) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Connect Transit will be holding preview days for riders to get the feel o...
Syndicated Author Aug 07, 2016

Low gas prices lead to increased travel
Lower gas prices have allowed many families to afford a vacation this year. (Photo by Scot/Flickr) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – With school about to start, many families are taking one last road ...
Syndicated Author Aug 07, 2016

Bloomington-Normal Strong Kids campaign reaches target
The Bloomigton-Normal YMCA offers financial help to low-income families to participate in YMCA programs. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A campaign to build Strong Kids in B...
Syndicated Author Aug 06, 2016

Man tries to jump on train to avoid police
The man just missed the train before being caught by police. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)By Terry JamesCHILLICOTHE – A Peoria man has been captured after allegedly kicking out a windo...
Syndicated Author Aug 05, 2016

Probation for man facing sex and drug charges
Police say the man had GHB in his bag. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)By Terry JamesNORMAL – A 58 year old man from Kampsville is pleading guilty to sex and drug charges in McLean County...
Syndicated Author Aug 05, 2016

Breastfeeding event hopes to break world record
An annual walk to bring awareness to breastfeeding is being held in Bloomington Saturday. (Baja/Flickr) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – Men, women, and children are invited to the breastfeeding awa...
Syndicated Author Aug 05, 2016

Hometown Military News: Aug. 5, 2016
Lt. Col. Neil Putnam, of Chatham addresses members of the Illinois National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry Regiment during a change-of-command ceremony, July 21 at Camp Atterbury, Indiana...
Syndicated Author Aug 05, 2016

Bloomington man faces gun charge as shooting remains under investigation
Bloomington Police arrested a man on a weapons charge on Friday. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Police say they have arrested a Bloomington man on a weapons charge as authorities ...
Syndicated Author Aug 05, 2016



