Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington City Council approves Miller Park Zoo flamingo exhibit
The Bloomington City Council approved a $233,000 flamingo exhibit for Miller Park Zoo Monday night. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The flamingo exhibit at Miller Park Zoo has been g...
Aug 10, 2015
Chief Woodruff has move in tips for students
Woodruff advises students to,”pack lightly.” (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesNORMAL – Bloomington-Normal is becoming busy with students again as college classes begin next week.Illino...
Aug 10, 2015
Durbin: Illinois farmers anxious to open trade with Cuba
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (center) wants to continuing improving U.S. relations with Cuba. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) held a panel discussion M...
Aug 10, 2015
Man arrested after shooting death in Long Point
(Photo courtesy Flickr/Chicagofd1996) By Joe Ragusa LONG POINT – A man from Streator has been arrested after a standoff with police Sunday afternoon in Livingston County. Illinois State Police s...
Aug 10, 2015
Coroner identifies man killed by train
By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – McLean County Coroner Kathleen Davis has identified the man killed after being hit by a train over the weekend. Davis said Jeffrey T. Goujon, 54, of Bloomington ...
Aug 10, 2015
Connect Transit recognized as Outstanding Public Transportation System
General Manager Andrew Johnson (left) said the recognition from APTA means Connect Transit is among the best agencies in North America. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Th...
Aug 10, 2015
Youth Premium Livestock Sale supports 4-Hers at McLean County Fair
4-H livestock exhibitors wait to participate in the McLean County Fair Youth Premium Livestock Sale on Aug. 8, 2015. (Carrie Muehling/WJBC)By Carrie MuehlingBLOOMINGTON - Businesses and individuals in...
Aug 10, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Fri. Aug. 7, 2015 – Sun. Aug. 9, 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. Aug. 7, 2015City of Bloomington has yet to ...
Aug 10, 2015
Livingston County police investigating shooting death near Long Point
By WJBC StaffLivingston County Sheriff’s police say one man is dead and another man is in custody after a shooting yesterday afternoon near Long Point.Sheriff’s police from Livingston and ...
Aug 10, 2015
Bloomington council to consider property tax abatement for old Mid-City Hotel
The Bloomington City Council will consider a property tax abatement for the owner of the old Mid-City Hotel in downtown Bloomington if the owner redevelops the property into apartments by June 2017. (...
Aug 10, 2015
