Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington advocate calls for more community policing to bridge racial divide
A Bloomington Police Department study in the first half of 2016 showed a higher percentage of blacks being subject to pedestrian stops than whites. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A ...
Feb 16, 2017
U.S. Rep. Davis holds teleconference with constituents
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis answered a variety of calls during the conference. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) held a teleconference Wedne...
Feb 15, 2017
Harbor Freight Tools to open Bloomington store
(Photo courtesy Flickr/Nicholas Eckhart)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Harbor Freight Tools is preparing to open a new store in Bloomington.The Harbor Freight in Peoria confirmed the new locati...
Feb 15, 2017
Coverston Anderson named interim health department director
The department anticipates a search for a permanent director to begin soon. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Cathy Coverston Anderson has been appointed interim McLean County Hea...
Feb 15, 2017
Twin Cities legislators find encouragement in Rauner’s budget proposals
Gov. Bruce Rauner delivered his budget address Wednesday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/BruceRauner)By Adam StudzinskiSPRINGFIELD – Illinois legislators from Bloomington-Normal liked what Gov. Bruce ...
Feb 15, 2017
Renner says he wants to revisit council’s public comment rules
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner says the council’s public comment rules have allowed topics to stray from city business. (WJBC file photo)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Mayor Tari...
Feb 15, 2017
Women stand in solidarity for One Billion Rising campaign
The women inside the gym at the YWCA participated in Zumba and yoga exercises as part of the event. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – One in three women across the planet wil...
Feb 14, 2017
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. Feb. 13, 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. 13, 2017City of Bloomington has yet to...
Feb 14, 2017
Sewer repairs planned on Washington Street
(Photo courtesy Pixabay)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Effective immediately, Washington Street between McLean and Prairie streets will be reduced to one lane for sewer repairs.The lane will be clos...
Feb 14, 2017
Illinois State University seeks feedback in online survey
Illinois State University is asking the public to help guide its future. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – Illinois State University wants the public to help shape its future for the next g...
Feb 14, 2017
