Category Archives: Local News
McLean County recycling rate remains strong
McLean County recycled over 85,000 tons of waste in 2014. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – McLean County continues to produce impressive numbers when it comes to recycling. The count...
Aug 11, 2015
Illinois Farm Bureau endorses LaHood for 18th Congressional District
Darin LaHood has earned the endorsement of the Illinois Farm Bureau. (WJBC file photo) By Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The political arm of the Illinois Farm Bureau is end...
Aug 11, 2015
Bloomington Budget Task Force could make recommendations in September
City Manager David Hales has heard some consensus for charging more for bulk waste removal. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s Budget Task Force is expected to ...
Aug 11, 2015
Road closure in Dry Grove Township
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – In Dry Grove Township, 1575 North Road between 1540 North and 900 East roads will be closed to through traffic on Wednesday and going through Monday, weather permittin...
Aug 11, 2015
Greenbriar Drive section closing for water main installation
By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Greenbriar Drive between Jacobssen Drive and Hoover Drive will be closed starting at 7 a.m. Wednesday and going through Friday.the closure is due to the installation of a w...
Aug 11, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. Aug. 10, 2015
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Mon. Aug. 10, 2015City of BloomingtonCall Time L...
Aug 11, 2015
Tazewell County deputy dies after crash while responding to call
By WJBC StaffA Tazewell County Sheriff’s deputy has died after a single car crash while responding to a call.Tazewell County Sheriff Robert Huston says 44-year-old Deputy Craig Whisenand was res...
Aug 11, 2015
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
