Category Archives: Local News
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Pawar campaigns in Normal
Ameya Pawar spoke at the Normal Public Library. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Chicago alderman and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ameya Pawar wants to offer Illinois voter...
Feb 20, 2017
Normal approves Towanda Avenue resurfacing project
The work will take place this summer. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Town Council on Monday approved resurfacing part of Towanda Avenue north of I-55 going into ...
Feb 20, 2017
McLean Co. Sheriff: Immigration enforcement unchanged under Trump
McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage says President Trump’s call for a crackdown on illegal immigration hasn’t impacted his department’s operations. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMI...
Feb 20, 2017
Part of Illinois Route 9 in Bloomington to close
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON - Illinois Route 9 (Locust Street) between Morris and Western will be immediately closed to all traffic due to sewer repairs.The road will be reopened as soon as work is compl...
Feb 20, 2017
Normal seeks lower cost option to resurface Towanda Avenue
Normal’s Town Council will consider a contract tonight to resurface part of Towanda Avenue. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockNORMAL – The Town of Normal is hoping to save time and mo...
Feb 20, 2017
Miller Park Zoo offering insight to animal enrichment
The event will be from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Miller Park Zoo is holding a special event Saturday for the public to learn more about animal b...
Feb 18, 2017
B-N Police Blotter: Thu. Feb. 16, 2017
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Thu. Feb. 16, 2017City of BloomingtonCall Time L...
Feb 17, 2017
ISU Board of Trustees inducts new members
Julie Jones, John Rauschenberger, and Sharon Rossmark were inducted into the ISU Board of Trustees this morning. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC)By Patrick BaronNORMAL – The Illinois State Universi...
Feb 17, 2017
U-High trainers ‘just doing their job’ in CPR rescue
U-High athletic trainers Emily Martz (left) and Maddie Biehl helped to revive Kai Bates-Diop after his cardiac episode last week. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockNORMAL – The two trainers...
Feb 17, 2017
Beer Nuts keeps family tradition
Andy Shirk is the third generation president of Beer Nuts. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Beer Nuts is undergoing a change in leadership but the long-standing Blooming...
Feb 17, 2017
