Category Archives: Local News
District 87 superintendent to meet with Rivian automotive
District 87 superintendent Barry Reilly is meeting today with representatives from Rivian Automotive, the company that plans to build electric vehicles at the former Mitsubishi Motors plant in Normal....
Feb 23, 2017
Former Bloomington mayor: Twin Cities’ cooperation ‘not what it used to be’
Former Bloomington mayor Jesse Smart says the Metro Zone agreement forged in 1986 was simple because the Mitsubishi Motors plant was the primary tax generator in that area. (WJBC file photo)By Eric St...
Feb 23, 2017
Clinton man accused of making moonshine, meth
Illinois State Police report the arrest of a Clinton man on meth making charges. (Photo courtesy Matty Ring/flickr)By Eric StockCLINTON – A Clinton man was arrested on Wednesday after police say...
Feb 23, 2017
Unit 5 examines concussion proposal
The Unit 5 School Board is taking steps to increase treatment of concussions in local schools. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC)By Patrick BaronNORMAL – The Unit 5 School Board is looking at a propo...
Feb 22, 2017
Boil order lifted at Greenwood
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – The boil order that was issued earlier this week for Greenwood Mobile Home Park in Bloomington has been lifted.
Feb 22, 2017
Governor brings call for business-friendly budget to Normal
Gov. Bruce Rauner spoke at the annual Illinois Movers’ and Warehouseman’s Association Convention Wednesday at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in Normal. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)...
Feb 22, 2017
Bloomington police make arrest following investigation into series of burglaries
Wanyae A. Massey was arrested in connection with a burglary which took place last week. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police have made an arr...
Feb 21, 2017
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. Feb. 20, 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. Feb. 20, 2017City of BloomingtonCall Time L...
Feb 21, 2017
McLean County OKs contract for dispatchers
The McLean County Board has approved 2.75 percent pay raises for MetCom dispatchers. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – McLean County emergency dispatchers won’t be leaving the ba...
Feb 21, 2017
Police: West Bloomington home hit by gunfire
Bloomington Police are investigating a report of gunfire at a west-side home on Monday night. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Police say a west Bloomington home was struck by at leas...
Feb 21, 2017
