Category Archives: Local News

LaHood challenger questions Republican’s presidential choice
Junius Rodriguez spoke in Bloomington on Wednesday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – A professor at Eureka College is trying to flip what has long been a Republican congre...
Syndicated Author Aug 03, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Tue. Aug. 2, 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. Aug. 2, 2016City of BloomingtonCall Time Lo...
Syndicated Author Aug 03, 2016

Veterans asked to help welcome Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall to Bloomington
The American Veteran’s Traveling Tribute will be at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in Bloomington Aug. 24-28. (Photo courtesy Facebook/AVTT Vietnam Wall)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A veterans ...
Syndicated Author Aug 03, 2016
Red Cross seeks hero nominations
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – The Red Cross of the Heartland is seeking hero nominations from the community to honor at its 12th annual Saluting Our Heroes Breakfast.The breakfast is scheduled for ...
Syndicated Author Aug 03, 2016

Radio Bloomington Red Cross blood drive breaks donation record
Blood donations are critical during the summer months. (Photo courtesy Flickr/ejk) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The annual Radio Bloomington Red Cross Blood Drive at Avanti’s in Bloomi...
Syndicated Author Aug 02, 2016
Dale Street closure in Normal
By WJBC Staff NORMAL – Dale St. between Main St. and University St. will be closed to all traffic Thursday and remain closed until Monday for water main installation.
Syndicated Author Aug 02, 2016

Normal, Microsoft entering digital alliance
Raamel Mitchell is Microsoft’s Public Affairs and Citizenship Director. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Town of Normal on Tuesday announced a digital alliance with M...
Syndicated Author Aug 02, 2016

Petersen’s mental state in question
Petersen will meet with a Springfield psychiatrist to see if he is fit to stand trial. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – Brian Petersen, 25, will be evaluated by a...
Syndicated Author Aug 02, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. Aug. 1, 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. Mon. Aug. 1, 2016 City of Bloomington Call Tim...
Syndicated Author Aug 02, 2016

2 killed in Tazewell County crashes
Police say two men died in separate crashes in Tazewell County on Monday. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)By Eric StockPEKIN – The Tazewell County Coroner’s Office responded to two ...
Syndicated Author Aug 02, 2016



