Category Archives: Local News
Kentucky Opera director killed in Interstate 74 crash
By Eric Stock MANSFIELD – A man who was killed in a crash on Interstate 74 in Piatt County on Sunday was the director of the Kentucky Opera. According to Illinois State Police, David Roth, 56, w...
Jul 21, 2015
Bloomington Police arrest 2 juveniles after convenience store break-in
Bloomington Police say two juveniles broke into thePrice Rite Food Mart at 517 E. Locust St. in Bloomington early Tuesday morning. (Photo courtesy Google Street View) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON –...
Jul 21, 2015
Normal tables amendment clarifying amount of puppies allowed in a residence
The town allows a home to have puppies for up to six months after they are born. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Normal’s Town Council on Monday night tabled an amendmen...
Jul 21, 2015
Man dies in single-vehicle wreck in Gridley
(Photo courtesy Flickr/MattyRing)By Joe RagusaGRIDLEY – A man is dead after a crash in northern McLean County.Coroner Kathleen Davis said the crash happened around 3:55 p.m. Monday in Gridley, a...
Jul 20, 2015
Sen. Brady can’t tell when budget stalemate might end
State Sen. Bill Brady said Illinois needs to pass a balanced budget. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The budget struggle continues in Springfield and State Sen. Bill Brady ...
Jul 20, 2015
LaHood says he won’t misuse campaign funds
State Sen. Darin LaHood faces Democrat Rob Mellon in September’s special election to replace Aaron Schock. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Republican 18th Congressional Di...
Jul 20, 2015
Red Cross seeks blood donations during Radio Bloomington Summer Blood Drive
By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The 12th annual Radio Bloomington Summer Blood Drive is Monday afternoon at the Avanti’s in Bloomington.You can donate until 6 p.m. Those who donate will receive...
Jul 20, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Fri. July 17, 2015 – Sun. July 19, 2015
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Fri. July 17, 2015City of Bloomington has yet to...
Jul 20, 2015
Red Cross seeks donations as it helps tornado, flood victims
Several dozen homes in Delavan were damaged following a tornado on Thursday. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By WJBC Staff PEORIA – The Red Cross is making a plea for donations as it provides relief ...
Jul 20, 2015
Bloomington Police investigate report of gunfire
Bloomington Police responded to a report of gunfire on Sunday night. (WJBC File Photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Police say they can’t find any evidence of shots being fired on the city&...
Jul 20, 2015
