Category Archives: Local News
Normal still deciding best route for Uptown pedestrian railroad crossing
The Uptown 2.0 Master Plan was approved this past week. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Town of Normal has officially approved the Uptown 2.0 Master Plan, but City Manag...
Nov 23, 2015
Early Sunday fire damages Bloomington home
By WJBC StaffFire heavily damaged a Bloomington residence early this morning.Firefighters say they received the call before 1:30 a.m. and found fire through the roof of the home at 2408 Driftwood Road...
Nov 22, 2015
Chambers: Be careful while reducing prison population
State’s Attorney Jason Chambers said he appreciates mandatory minimums. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Illinois should be careful when looking at ways to reduce the priso...
Nov 22, 2015
Local group helps vets with PTSD by giving guide dogs
TADSAW helps veterans with medical conditions like PTSD by pairing them with guide dogs. (Photo courtesy TADSAW)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Train a Dog, Save a Warrior, or TADSAW for short, is a ...
Nov 22, 2015
Back by popular demand: Reindeer poop
The Miller Park Zoological Society is selling reindeer gems Christmas tree ornaments. (Photo courtesy Miller Park Zoological Society)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Miller Park Zoo is turning its poo...
Nov 22, 2015
Lane reduction on East Washington Street in Bloomington
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington Water Department will be repairing an emergency water main leak on East Washington St. between Regency Dr. and Mercer Ave. Due to the area where the water m...
Nov 21, 2015
UPDATED: Dunn sentenced to six years in prison for fatal DUI
Joshua Dunn apologizes to Melissa and Tim Allison, for causing the death of their son, Benjamin, last January, before he was sentenced at the McLean County Law and Justice Center, Friday. (Pool photo)...
Nov 20, 2015
ISU professor says Rauner wants to eliminate unions
Governor Rauner is being told all unions are not the same. (WJBC File Photo)By Dave Dahl/IRNNORMAL – A labor expert says the unions which have reached agreements with the Rauner administration c...
Nov 20, 2015
Bloomington Police arrest three on drugs, weapons charges
(WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police have arrested three people on drugs and weapons charges.Police spokesperson Sara Mayer said Diondre Thornton-Kirkwood, 20, of Bloom...
Nov 20, 2015
Allin Street closure due to railroad repairs
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Allin Street from Front Street to Grove Street will be closed starting Friday until Nov. 25. The Norfolk Southern Railway is repairing the railroad crossing on Allin S...
Nov 20, 2015
