Category Archives: Local News
Hometown Military News: June 26, 2015
U.S. Army Capt. Mike Verdun, of Pontiac, Ill., commander of Detachment 1, Company B, 1st Battalion, 376th Aviation Regiment, leads his detachment during a deployment ceremony June 20 at Decatur, Ill. ...
Jun 26, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Thu. June 25, 2015
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Thu. June 25, 2015City of Bloomington has yet to...
Jun 26, 2015
Mitsubishi announces major recall
Some 2000 to 2005 Eclipse models made at the Mitsubishi plant in Normal are being recalled. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffDETROIT – Mitsubishi Motors has announced a major recall after reports o...
Jun 26, 2015
Four honored at McLean County Museum of History’s history makers gala
A few hundred people gather at the Bone Student Center for the fourth annual History Makers Gala, sponsored by the McLean County Museum of History. (Photo by Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL R...
Jun 25, 2015
Sen. Brady, Rep. Brady unsurprised by budget veto
State Rep. Dan Brady (right) does not believe Illinois will have a budget by July 1. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Neither State Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) nor Sta...
Jun 25, 2015
Community groups express frustration with lack of state budget
Several people rallied outside of the McLean County Museum of History to express frustration over the lack of a budget from state lawmakers. (Photo by Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON –...
Jun 25, 2015
Bloomington only accepting online payments Friday
Bloomington is upgrading its business management software. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington will temporarily limit city service bill payments to online transacti...
Jun 25, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Wed. June 24, 2015
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Wed. June 24, 2015City of Bloomington has yet to...
Jun 25, 2015
Lafayette Street in Bloomington closed for street repairs
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Lafayette Street from Main Street to R.T. Dunn Drive will be closed for street repairs.Closure will being immediately and remain closed until work is completed. Driver...
Jun 25, 2015
Community members gather for Charleston vigil
Residents gathered Wednesday night to pay tribute to the victims of the Charleston shooting. (Photo Courtesy of Andy Dahn)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Members of the community gathered at the Mt. P...
Jun 24, 2015
