Category Archives: Local News
Student-loan debt advocacy group slams Davis’ employer-aid bill
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis has proposed a solution to help college students dealing with mounting student loan debt. (WJBC file photo)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A student-loa...
Sep 23, 2016
Bloomington man arrested following car burglaries
Bloomington Police arrested a 24-year-old man after a series of car burglaries early Friday. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Police say a car burglar was caught red-handed early Frid...
Sep 23, 2016
Project manager says east-side highway not needed, for now
A public hearing on the proposed east-side highway is planned for Oct. 19 at Central Catholic High School in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy arcgis.com)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – It’s looking...
Sep 22, 2016
NPD make drug arrest after investigation with McLean County State’s Attorney
(Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – An investigation by the Normal Police Department and McLean County State’s Attorney office has led to the arrest of a male...
Sep 21, 2016
Twin Cities home sales remain steady
(Photo courtesy Dan Moyle/flickr)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Housing sales in Bloomington-Normal remain consistent for 2016.The local Association of Realtors reported overall sales were up 5...
Sep 21, 2016
Constitution Blvd. to close Friday
NORMAL – Northbound Constitution Boulevard from Uptown Circle to Mulberry Street will be closed for the installation of Uptown lighting on Friday, September 23 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. The intersec...
Sep 21, 2016
Unit 5 chief suggests busing help from National Guard, emergency services
Unit 5 Superintendent Mark Daniel is working several avenues to solve busing problems. (Photo by see-ming lee/Flickr)By Greg HalbleibNORMAL – Unit 5 leaders continue to scramble to transport stu...
Sep 21, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Tue. Sept. 20, 2016
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Tue. Sept. 20, 2016City of BloomingtonCall Time ...
Sep 21, 2016
Bloomington Planning Commission member seeks Ward 3 alderman seat
J. Alan Balmer has been on the Planning Commission for five years. (Terry James/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – A member of the Bloomington Planning Commission is making a run at the City C...
Sep 20, 2016
McLean County presents ‘stand-pat’ budget; OKs board room AV replacement
The McLean County Board will consider the 2017 budget in November. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – County employees would get modest raises and homeowners would pay the same...
Sep 20, 2016
