Category Archives: Local News
Lower: Bloomington should force entertainment venues to raise fees
Bloomington alderman Kevin Lower says the city needs to spend less on things like entertainment and more on streets and public safety. (Photo by Patti Penn/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomi...
Mar 30, 2017
Bustos wants independent investigation into Trump’s Russia ties
U.S. Rep Cheri Bustos is calling for an independent investigation into President Donald Trump’s alleged ties to Russia. (Photo courtesy www.house.gov)By RFD RadioWASHINGTON – Western Illin...
Mar 30, 2017
Normal solicits Harmon Arts grant applications
Normal will announce the winners of its Harmon Arts grants on July 5. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – The Town of Normal is seeking applications for arts-related projects, programs or eve...
Mar 30, 2017
Renner, Lower differ on economic development
Bloomington alderman Kevin Lower (left) and mayor Tari Renner are running for mayor in the April 4 election. (Photos courtesy cityblm.org)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington mayor Tari Renner...
Mar 29, 2017
Report: Schock claims staffer secretly recorded him for feds
Former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock faces a July 11 trial date. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – Lawyers for former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock are alleging federal investigators broke the law by...
Mar 29, 2017
Motorcyclist injured in October crash files lawsuit against First Student
The motorcyclist in a crash at Bunn and Hazel streets in Bloomington is suing First Student. . (Photo by Kevin Embry)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – The company that buses Unit 5 students faces a ...
Mar 28, 2017
B-N Police Blotter: March 24-27, 2017
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Bloomington (March 23)CALL TIMELOCATION / BLOCK ...
Mar 28, 2017
Veterans Parkway resurfacing project to begin next week
Work on a three-mile stretch of Veterans Parkway starting at the Fox Creek and Hamilton roads intersection will begin April 3. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Illinois Depar...
Mar 28, 2017
Mayor challenger in Normal wants town to reprioritize spending
Marc Tiritrilli is running to unseat Normal mayor Chris Koos on April 4. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockNORMAL – The man trying to unseat Chris Koos as Normal’s mayor, political ne...
Mar 27, 2017
Oakland Avenue in Bloomington to close
(Photo courtesy Pixabay)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Effective immediately, Oakland Avenue between Florence Avenue and Kreitzer Avenue will be closed to through traffic for sewer repairs.The stree...
Mar 27, 2017
