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BPD investigating VenuWorks debit card fraud
Curtis Webb was fired on Oct. 12. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s police department will look into alleged fraudulent use of a debit card by the former ...
Oct 22, 2016
UPDATED: Fire causes $300,000 in damage to Parkview Food & Pub
Patrons were told to get out by the Bloomington Fire Department. (Terry James/WJBC) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – The historic Parkview Food and Pub, more known for years as Parkview Inn, on S. M...
Oct 22, 2016
One dead after interstate accident near Chenoa
The accident occurred on I-55 near mile marker 186. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15) By Adam Studzinski and Greg Halbleib CHENOA – A Maywood man has been identified as the victim of a fat...
Oct 22, 2016
White gives teen tips on how to handle a traffic stop
Secretary of State Jesse White says not to make any sudden moves when pulled over by police. (WJBC file photo) By CMS SPRINGFIELD – As National Teen Driver Safety Week comes to an end, Secretary...
Oct 22, 2016
Twin Cities housing sales remain up for 2016
(Photo courtesy Dan Moyle/flickr)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington-Normal home sales continue to trend ahead of 2015.Overall sales are up 2.8 percent in 2016. Association of Realtors P...
Oct 21, 2016
Illinois jobless rate steady, labor force shrinks
(Photo courtesy Facebook/IDES) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The state's unemployment rate remained unchanged for the month of September, but the labor-force continues to shrink. Illin...
Oct 20, 2016
YWCA host Lights on Afterschool
Children were asked to express why they like afterschool programs. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The YWCA of McLean County took part in an annual celebration of aftersc...
Oct 20, 2016
ReStore working on $1 million renewal
Habitat for Humanity of McLean County is announcing a major renovation of the ReStore. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Habitat for Humanity McLean County) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – A $1 million inve...
Oct 20, 2016
State looking to recover up to $450 million in unemployment overpayments
State officials are trying to get a handle on overpayment of unemployment benefits. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The State of Illinois is trying to figure out...
Oct 20, 2016 (Photo courtesy: Getty images/file)
Coliseum adding metal detectors at promoters’ mandate
U.S. Cellular Coliseum is installing metal detectors to satisfy promoters’ requirements and to follow an industry trend. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – The time it...
Oct 20, 2016
