Category Archives: Local News
Fireworks bring many to the Emergency Room
Burns and loss of limbs are the most common firework injuries. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James NORMAL – You might want to consider viewing a public display of fireworks instead of lighting them...
Jul 03, 2016
Court affirms proper release for Bloomington man
By Eric StockSPRINGFIELD – An Illinois appeals court has ruled that a sex offender from Bloomington was properly released without conditions last year.The 4th District appeals court in Springfie...
Jul 02, 2016
Local police issue rules for fireworks show
The McLean County Sky Concert will begin at dusk at Miller Park in Bloomington and Fairview Park in Normal.(Photo courtesy Flickr/Dominik Susmel)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Local police are offer...
Jul 02, 2016
Clinton police issue description of bank robbery suspect
Clinton Police are investigating a robbery at DeWitt Savings Bank on Friday. (Photo by Matty Ring/flickr)By Eric StockCLINTON – Police in Clinton have released a description of a suspect who rep...
Jul 02, 2016
ISU gains sense of certainty after stopgap budget approved
The state approved $1 billion in funding for state universities. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – State universities are among those receiving money from the state as a result of Th...
Jul 01, 2016
Damien Rider skates through town
Damien Rider hopes to raise awareness for PTSD and child abuse. (Photo Courtesy: Damien Rider/Facebook) By PJ Baron BLOOMINGTON – Damien Rider, who was named Men’s Health Magazine’s ...
Jul 01, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Thu. June 30, 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. Thu. June 30, 2016 City of Bloomington has yet...
Jul 01, 2016
Hometown Military News: July 1, 2016
Gov. Bruce Rauner, left, speaks with 182nd Airlift Wing Commander Col. William Robertson during a tour of a C-130 Hercules aircraft at the 182nd Airlift Wing, Illinois Air National Guard, in Peoria, I...
Jul 01, 2016
Sen. Rose: Budget agreement shows ‘cultural change’
State Sen. Chapin Rose says the state budget solution that lawmakers reached on Thursday removes some of the state’s burden to helping the financially-troubled Chicago Public Schools.(Photo cour...
Jul 01, 2016
Michael: Voters can help election run smoothly
McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael has tips to make the election process easier for voters and her office. (WJBC file photo)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – Reducing wait times for November’s ...
Jun 30, 2016
