Category Archives: Local News
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. Dec. 7, 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. City of Bloomington has yet to post activity T...
Dec 08, 2015
Bloomington P.D.: Deter thieves by putting items in trunk
By Greg Halbleib While you shop for holiday gifts, others are looking for presents without going into stores. Bloomington Police spokeswoman Sara Mayer tells WJBC’s Susan Saunders says some croo...
Dec 08, 2015
Durbin: All visitors to the US should be screened
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbinis calling for all visitors to the US to undergo a fungerprint screening before entering the U.S.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. D...
Dec 08, 2015
March primaries could become pressure point in Illinois budget impasse
State Sen. Brady said it’s possible Illinois might go the entire budget year without a complete spending plan. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomi...
Dec 07, 2015
Davis: Obama lacks comprehensive strategy to defeat ISIS
U.S. Rep Rodney Davis said President Obama’s address to the nation on Sunday failed to outline a clear strategy to defeat ISIS. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodne...
Dec 07, 2015
Normal to vote on redevelopment agreement for former Holiday Inn
The Holiday Inn in Normal closed in 2006. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The former Holiday Inn in north Normal might finally see some renovations after sitting vacant for nearly ...
Dec 07, 2015
Children’s Discovery Museum to hold children’s camps through holiday break
The Children’s Discovery Museum is holding camps for children that will be away from school for the holiday break. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – Parents looking for an activity th...
Dec 05, 2015
Heartland partners with McLean County EMS for training courses
Heartland Communty College will begin offering an EMT training with McLean County EMS starting in January. (Photo courtesy Heartland Community College)By Eric StockNORMAL – Anyone training to be...
Dec 05, 2015
Salvation Army, Wehrenberg Cinema hosting Cans Film Drive
The Salvation Army has been partnering with Wehrenberg for over 30 years across the nation. (Photo courtesy Facebook/TheSalvationArmyBloomingtonCorps)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Salvatio...
Dec 05, 2015
West Washington Street and Howard Street to close Monday
BLOOMINGTON - West Washington Street and Howard Street will be completely closed to all traffic starting on Monday, December 7, 2015 due to severe manhole replacement and will reopen when work is comp...
Dec 04, 2015
