Category Archives: Local News
Attorney General, IHSA settle equal opportunity lawsuit
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced Wednesday a settlement with the Illinois High School Association ensuring student=athlete...
Jun 24, 2015
Local expert weighs in on Supreme Court hearing
The Supreme Court could rule same sex marriage bans as unconstitutional. (WJBC File Photo) By Connor Boyd BLOOMINGTON – The Supreme Court is expected to rule on two prominent issues in the next ...
Jun 24, 2015
University Street road closure
By WJBC Staff NORMAL – University Street between Willow Street and Locust Street will be closed to thru traffic for sewer repairs starting at 6:00 a.m. Monday, weather permitting, and will remai...
Jun 24, 2015
Bloomington, Normal police searching for car wash burglary suspect
(Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington and Normal police are seeking information about a suspect in multiple coin machine tampering incidents...
Jun 24, 2015
Rep. Brady: Illinois budget needs ‘scalped’
State Rep. Dan Brady says the latest property tax freeze plan that failed to get a vote was another ‘sham bill’ pushed by the Democrats. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON –...
Jun 24, 2015
Bloomington mayor wants to end consulting contract
Bloomington mayor Tari Renner said he will recommend the city council end its contract with the National Development Council. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tari Renner)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloo...
Jun 24, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Tue. June 23, 2015
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Tue. June 23, 2015City of BloomingtonCall Time L...
Jun 24, 2015
Bloomington Library Board chooses firm for future expansion
The Farnsworth Group of Bloomington will assist the Bloomington Public Library with future expansion. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – The fourth time was the charm for the Bloomington...
Jun 23, 2015
Grove Street closed at Norfolk Southern Railway
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Due to Norfolk Southern Railway Maintenance, road closures and sidewalk closures will occur at the rail crossing on Grove Street between Allin Street and Low Street st...
Jun 23, 2015
IDOT work causes lane confusion on South Veterans
The IDOT road work has caused some confusion for drivers. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOOMINGTON – An Illinois Department of Transportation road project in Bloomington on South V...
Jun 23, 2015
