Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington comprehensive plan recognized
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington’s comprehensive plan has received national recognition.The plan named Bring It On Bloomington earned a silver award from the American Pla...
Oct 11, 2016
Hales: Downtown plan not followed in liquor license review
The Bloomington City Council voted 7-2 on Monday to refer to liquor license proposal for the Extravaganza Ballroom back to the liquor commission. (Photo by Flickr/DamienPollet)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON...
Oct 11, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. Oct. 10, 2016
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Mon. Oct. 10, 2016City of Bloomington has yet to...
Oct 11, 2016
Bradley: GOP could target Pence to undermine Trump campaign
Mike Pence has said he’s not stepping down from the Donald Trump ticket. (Photo courtesy Gage Skidmore/Flickr)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Republican leaders are reportedly meeting on Monday...
Oct 10, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Fri. Oct. 7, 2016 – Sun. Oct. 9, 2016
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Fri. Oct. 7, 2016City of Bloomington has yet to ...
Oct 10, 2016
Next Professionals host coat drive
Justin Boyd (left) and Travis Huber are members of McLean County’s Next Professionals. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC)By Eric StockNORMAL – A group of local business leaders is hosting its firs...
Oct 10, 2016
Rep. Davis pulls support for Trump
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis has asked to be removed from Donald Trump’s agriculture advisory committee. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Congressman Rodney Davis, R-Taylorvi...
Oct 10, 2016
Part of Constitution Trail to close
By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Constitution Trail between Linden Street and Towanda Avenue is closed to all traffic until further notice for sanitary sewer force main construction.Anyone with questions i...
Oct 10, 2016
Illinois State University gets federal grant to study mosquitos
Illinois State University ecology professor Steven Juliano is leading a three-year mosquito study. (Photo courtesy Steven Juliano)By Eric StockNORMAL – A study at Illinois State University aims ...
Oct 08, 2016
Country Financial responding to Hurricane Matthew
COUNTRY Financial began putting its team in place earlier this week. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – COUNTRY Financial has its team out in force to help handle losses suffered b...
Oct 08, 2016
