Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington doctor urges prostate cancer screening after rise in advanced cases
Bloomington doctor John Wieland said men ages 50 to 75 should get screened for prostate cancer. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A local doctor said relaxed guidelines coul...
Jul 25, 2016
Heavy rain causes flash flooding in Central Illinois
Bloomington-Normal received 2.23 inches of rain on Sunday. (Photo by Tom Grundy Photoflickr) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Heavy rain caused flash flooding during thunderstorms which rolled throug...
Jul 25, 2016
Boil order issued for Saunemin
By WJBC Staff SAUNEMIN – Illinois American Water’s Pontiac District experienced another loss in water pressure to the Saunemin service area. Due to this loss in pressure, Saunemin customer...
Jul 25, 2016
Bloomington to consider sponsorship of Criterium
Alderwoman Karen Schmidt hopes to generate more interest for the Criterium. (Photo courtesy City of Bloomington) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The annual Criterium bicycle race in downtown Bl...
Jul 25, 2016
More fans are needed for Bloomington-Normal Community
More donations are needed to keep twin cities residents cool. (Courtesy Salvation Army)By: Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON- The Bloomington Salvation Army is hosting their annual fan drive to keep things cool t...
Jul 24, 2016 (Photo courtesy: Salvation Army)
Alternative energy sources becoming less expensive
Kevin Borgia explains how the future of wind development lies in the rural areas of the state. (Richard G Hawley/Tumblr)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – With renewable energy gaining momentum acros...
Jul 24, 2016
Enbridge continues land restoration work in Central Illinois after pipeline goes online
Enbridge plans to continueland resotation efforts along the Southern Access Extension throughout the summer. (Photo courtesy Enbridge)By Eric StockDULUTH, Minn. – A Canadian energy company is co...
Jul 24, 2016
UPDATED: Bentley Motors heavily damaged in fire
Smoke could be seen for miles coming from a fire at Bentley Motors in Bloomington on Saturday morning. (Photo by Terry James/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Fire crews battled intense heat and...
Jul 23, 2016
Free market marks five years in Bloomington
The Really Really Free Market is held monthly at Miller Park in Bloomington from March to October. (Photo courtesy Torii Moore) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – It’s kind of like a garage sale ...
Jul 23, 2016
Camper destroyed in Bloomington fire
The Bloomington Fire Department battled a fire to a camper on Friday. (Photo by Sue Goodwin) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Fire officials say a camper that caught fire near a Bloomington intersect...
Jul 23, 2016
