Category Archives: Local News

Bloomington group launches campaign to ‘Stand Up’ against domestic violence
Judy Valente and Charles Reynard have been named chairs of the ‘Stand Up with Me; a Victim’s Call to the Community’campaign to stop domestic violence. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Er...
Syndicated Author Sep 26, 2016

Comic Regan added to BCPA schedule
Brian Regan brings his popular stand-up act to the Bloomington Center for Performing Arts. (BCPA photo)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – Stand-up comedian Brian Regan has been added to the Bloomingt...
Syndicated Author Sep 26, 2016

Survey shows worth of chores for kids’ allowance
Country Financial has surveyed parents in Illinois on how much they pay in allowance to their children for a variety of household chores. (Photo Ken Teegarden/Flickr)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON –...
Syndicated Author Sep 25, 2016

Proliferation of praying mantis is good
The praying mantis proliferation is a sign that the ecosystem is in good shape according to a local University of Illinois horticulture educator. (Wikipedia photo)By Greg HalbleibDon’t swat that...
Syndicated Author Sep 25, 2016

Red Cross still in need of blood donations
The Red Cross is still seeking blood donations following a summer shortage. (WJBC File Photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – September is National Preparedness Month and the Red Cross is asking you ...
Syndicated Author Sep 25, 2016

Bloomington considering temporary structure for city snow plows
The snow plows had been stored in the former Connect Transit bus barn. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington is looking at moving its snow plows into a long term, but temp...
Syndicated Author Sep 24, 2016

Mitchell worried about Clinton nuke plant
Nuke plants in Clinton and the Quad-Cities are still waiting on state legislators. (WJBC file photo)By RFDMacon County State Representative Bill Mitchell is ready to go “nuclear” when he l...
Syndicated Author Sep 24, 2016

Bloomington could conduct $169,000 space needs study
Assistant City Manager Steve Rasmussen said the city is out of room in City Hall. (WJBC File Photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington aldermen will vote Monday on approving a $169,000 s...
Syndicated Author Sep 23, 2016
B-N police Blotter: Thu. Sept. 22, 2016
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Thu. Sept. 22, 2016City of Bloomington has yet t...
Syndicated Author Sep 23, 2016

Hometown Military News: Sept. 23, 2016
Col. Paul Fanning of Chestnut, Illinois, passes the 129th Regional Training Institute’s colors to Brig. Gen. Michael Zerbonia of Chatham, Illinois, the Assistant Adjutant General – Army of...
Syndicated Author Sep 23, 2016