Category Archives: Local News

State Sen. Bill Brady says he hasn’t given up hope that the Clinton nuclear plant could be spared from closing. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – He’s not exactly calling...

This house at 614 N. School St. was bought in November 2015 by the town. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Normal Town Council will vote tonight on selling a pair of propert...

C.J. Hamilton is among the 90 volunteers who answer calls on the PATH crisis hotline each month. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBCBy Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Volunteers manning a crisis call center in Bl...

Clinton Police Chief Ben Lowers said the department will try to prevent any staff reductions in staff that could result from the closing of the Clinton Power Station. (Photo courtesy Clinton Police De...

Hy-Vee has announced the recall of several products due to a possible contamination with Listeria. (Photo courtesy Hy-Vee) By WJBC Staff WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – Hy-Vee, Inc., is voluntarily reca...

Alicia Rodriguez was last seen on Friday. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Police say the 13-year-old girl who was reported missing on Friday has been found safe. ...

By WJBC Staff NORMAL – The intersection of Locust Street and University Street will be closed beginning at 7 a.m. Monday until 5 p.m. on Thursday. The closure is due to the installation of a new...

Business owners in Clinton brace themselves for the closing of the power plant. (Blake Haas/WJBC) By PJ Baron BLOOMINGTON – Business owners in Clinton are preparing for the closing of the Clinto...

State Farm unveiled a new platform for the first time since 1971. (Courtesy State Farm) By PJ Baron BLOOMINGTON – State Farm is unleashing a new brand platform for its customers called “He...

By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Thu. June 2, 2016City of Bloomington has yet to ...