Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington releases list of streets to be resurfaced, repaired
Bloomington has eight major roads and 15 residential streets and alleys that are scheduled to receive repairs this year. (Photo courtesy www.cityblm.org) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – The City of ...
May 09, 2016
Bloomington to close part of Locust Street
By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON - Starting immediately on Monday, the westbound lane of the 1300 block of W. Locust St. at Western Avenue will be closed due to sewer repairs. Drivers should consider alterna...
May 09, 2016
Hydrant flushing begins in Normal
By WJBC Staff NORMAL – The Normal Fire Department plans to conduct hydrant flushing this week. Fire officials say hydrant flushing is performed to remove any sediment or stagnant water from the ...
May 09, 2016
Police search for ‘armed and dangerous’ man after Mahomet officer shooting
Illinois State Police say shooting suspect Dracy “Clint’ Pendleton might be driving a stolen 2007 white GMC pick-up truck. (Photo courtesy Illinois State Police)By Eric StockMAHOMET –...
May 09, 2016
Bloomington considers TIF study, city manager raise
By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington alderman will look at approving a feasibility study Monday for a possible Tax Increment Finance, or TIF, district in a southwest part of downtown near...
May 09, 2016
Person found dead early Sunday morning in Normal
By Nick McClintockNORMAL – Foul play is not suspected in the death of a person found near Advocate BroMenn Medical Center in Normal early Sunday morning,The McLean County Coroner’s office ...
May 08, 2016
Local church working to clean, help area organizations
Eastview Christian Church has helped 12 local non-profit organizations as part of “The Serve Project.” (Photo Courtesy of Eastviewoutreach.com) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – A local chu...
May 08, 2016
Barickman talks Chicago financial problems
State Sen. Jason Barickman doesn’t want to see the state bailout Chicago. (WJBC File Photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – According to State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington), misman...
May 08, 2016
Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame discussed in Pontiac
Plans and fundraising are in full swing for the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame and Museum in the former K-Mart building in Pontiac. (Photo courtesy Illinois Basketball Coaches As...
May 07, 2016
Illinois kicks off “Start Seeing Motorcycles” campaign
46 motorcyclists died on Illinois roads in 2015. (Photo Courtesy of Flickr/KYNGAPO) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – The state is launching its annual "Start Seeing Motorcycles" campaign. 46 motorcycl...
May 07, 2016
