Category Archives: Local News
Intermittent road closures on Market and Clayton streets
By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Road closures will occur on Market Street between Evans Street and Robinson Street, as well as on Clayton Street between Market Street and Douglas Street, starting Ju...
Jun 02, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. June 1, 2015
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. June 1, 2015 City of Bloomington Call Tim...
Jun 02, 2015
Lanes closures in downtown Bloomington for sewer repairs
By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – At the intersection of Front and Madison streets, there will be periodic lane closures for the next three days. Closure will being immediately for an emergency sewer ...
Jun 02, 2015
New volunteers to join in search for missing kayaker
Abel Martinez went missing after a kayaking accident on Sunday. (Photo courtesy ciproud.com) By Eric Stock CONGERVILLE – The search for a missing kayaker is set to resume Tuesday morning in Wood...
Jun 02, 2015
Bloomington Police make arrest in stabbing
Bloomington Police arrested a man on Monday following a stabbing. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police have arrested a man following a stabbing on Monday.Police were ca...
Jun 02, 2015
Normal approves bicycle diversion program
The bike diversion program will give bicyclists an option to take an online safety course rather than pay a fine if they are issued a citation. (Photo courtesy Flickr/MichaelCornelius)By Adam Studzins...
Jun 01, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Fri. May 29, 2015 – Sun. May 31, 2015
By WJBC Staff A look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses. Fri. May 29, 2015 City of Bloomington has yet ...
Jun 01, 2015
Road closure in Normal due to ash tree removal
By WJBC Staff NORMAL – Normal Avenue between Marian Avenue and Summit Street will be closed from 6:30 a.m. Monday through mid-afternoon on Wednesday. The road closure is due to the removal of a ...
Jun 01, 2015
Sen. Brady open to tax hike as budget stalemate moves into overtime
State Sen. Bill Brady said an income tax increase could help end Illinois budget stalemate, but said it should only be temporary.(WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Bill Bra...
Jun 01, 2015
UPDATED: Rescue crews search for missing kayaker on Mackinaw River
Police in Woodford County are searching for a missing boater on the Mackinaw River. (Flickr/davidsonscott15) By Eric Stock CONGERVILLE – The search for a missing boater on the Mackinaw River res...
Jun 01, 2015
