Category Archives: Local News
Auto expert: Mitsubishi hurt by ‘destructive’ campaign, lack of US niche
At its peak, the Mitsubishi Motors plant in Normal was producing 200,000 cars each year. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock NORMAL – An automotive expert said Mitsubishi Motors could have a tough t...
Jul 28, 2015
Bloomington City Council denies rezoning request
(Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – A proposal to rezone a property at 1314 Fell Ave. was denied by the Bloomington City Council Monday night.The proposal to change the property from a s...
Jul 28, 2015
Presidential hopeful Walker campaigns for LaHood in Bloomington
Republican presidential candidate Scott Walker speaks to reporters at a campaign stop in Bloomington Monday. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – A Republican presidential candidate is sh...
Jul 27, 2015
Illinois State prepares for uncertainty as lawmakers delay budget
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz is hopeful a budget will be met soon. (WJBC file photo)By Connor BoydBLOOMINGTON – Nearly a month has gone by and the state has yet to decide on a...
Jul 27, 2015
Self-service electronics recycling available Saturday
By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Self-service electronics recycling drop off is available Saturday from 8 a.m. – Noon and on the first Saturday morning of each month at the Town of Normal Public Work...
Jul 27, 2015
Illinois People’s Action rallys against fossil fuels, budget cuts
The rally was held in Springfield Monday morning. (Photo courtesy Illinois People’s Action)By Adam StudzinskiSPRINGFIELD – Illinois People’s Action is participating in Moral Monday b...
Jul 27, 2015
B-N leaders begin ‘difficult’ task of recouping lost Mitsubishi jobs
Mike O’Grady with the Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council said the EDC wants to help provide job training for displaced Mitsubishi workers. (Photo by Laura Ewan) By Eric Stock NORMAL...
Jul 27, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Thu. July 23, 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. Thu. July 23, 2015 City of Bloomington Call Ti...
Jul 27, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Wed. July 22, 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. Wed. July 22, 2015 City of Bloomington Call Ti...
Jul 27, 2015
Jackson Street sewer work to begin
By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Weather permitting, McLean Street will be closed to through traffic on Jackson Streets starting Monday for sewer construction. The road is expected to be closed for o...
Jul 27, 2015
