Category Archives: Local News
Connect Transit selects interim GM
The agency’s board of trustees will vote on officially approving the interim general manager later in March. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Connect Transit Board of T...
Mar 08, 2017
Bloomington police investigating robbery at Boost Mobile
The robbery reportedly took place Tuesday. (Flickr/Alan Cleaver)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police are searching for a pair of suspects who allegedly robbed the Boost Mobile on W...
Mar 08, 2017
International Women’s Day recognizes impact of women
Earlier this year, women rallied with a march in Washington D.C. and cities all over the country. (Maria Henneberry/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Women all over are being encouraged to ma...
Mar 08, 2017
B-N Police Blotter: Tue. March 7, 2017
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Tue. March 7, 2017City of Bloomington has yet to...
Mar 08, 2017
Rep. Davis: ‘Intrigued’ by Trump wiretapping claims
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis says he’s looking forward to Congress debating House Republican’s proposed changes to the Affordable Care Act.(Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockWASHINGTON ̵...
Mar 08, 2017
Rauner welcomes Rivian Automotive to Twin Cities
The governor (left) was able to tour the facility with Rivian CEO R.J. Scaringe (right). (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Gov. Bruce Rauner made a trip to Normal Tuesday to offic...
Mar 07, 2017
Extent of storm damage unlikely to qualify for federal aid
Storms struck Central Illinois again Monday night and Tuesday morning. (Courtesy Ameren)By Illinois Radio NetworkOTTAWA – Local emergency managers across Illinois are adding the damage from last...
Mar 07, 2017
Parks director remembers Salamone for her passion for arts
Events at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts will continue as scheduled this weekend after the passing of the facility’s director, Tina Salamone, on Sunday. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Ch...
Mar 07, 2017
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. March 6, 2017
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Mon. March 6, 2017City of BloomingtonCall Time L...
Mar 07, 2017
Normal plans to allow more public comment at council meetings
Normal Town Council currently allows someone to speak to the council once every 45 days. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – The Town of Normal is looking to relax its public comment policy t...
Mar 07, 2017
