Category Archives: Local News
ISU football star and Olympic gymnast find similar interests as couple
Colton Underwood and Aly Raisman confirmed recently they’ve been dating for about three months. (Photo Facebook/Colton Underwood)By Greg HalbleibWASHINGTON, Ill. – Remember the video that ...
Jan 13, 2017
Former GOP chief optimistic new session will produce budget
Former Illinois GOP chairman Pat Brady does not expect a new state spending plan this month, but possibly during this legislative session. (WJBC file photo)By Greg HalbleibSPRINGFIELD – Former I...
Jan 12, 2017
B-N Police Blotter: Wed. Jan. 11, 2017
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Wed. Jan. 11, 2017City of Bloomington has yet to...
Jan 12, 2017
District 87 examines school calendar draft, receives award nomination
Dr. Herschel Hannah presents the first draft of the 2017-2018 school year calendar. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – District 87 examined the first draft of the 2017-20...
Jan 11, 2017
BPD tout safety as reason for shifting weekend downtown traffic
The 500 block of North Main will have parking spots designated for taxis on the east side of the block between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. (WJBC file photo)By...
Jan 11, 2017
Twin Cities residents call for comprehensive health care for all
The vigils are held on the second Tuesday of each month. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – A group of Bloomington-Normal residents gathered on the front lawn of the Bloomingt...
Jan 10, 2017
State Rep. Brady encouraged entering next legislative session
State Rep. Dan Brady. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Illinois’ 99th General Assembly is in the books.Tuesday marked the last day for the 99th assembly, with the 100th set...
Jan 10, 2017
Bloomington Police Department examines 2016 DUI numbers
Bloomington Police Chief Brendan Heffner asserts that DUI arrests are 100 percent avoidable if people drink smart. (WJBC File Photo)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Departmen...
Jan 10, 2017
Jane Lynch to receive honorary doctoral degree at ISU’s Founders Day
Jane Lynch earned a bachelor's degree in theatre from Illinois State University in 1982. (Photo courtesy wwwilstu.edu)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Emmy and Golden Globe winner Jane Lynch will receive a...
Jan 10, 2017
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. Jan. 9, 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. Jan. 9, 2017City of BloomingtonCall Time Lo...
Jan 10, 2017
