Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington man arrested for Sunday armed robbery
(Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police have arrested a man in connection with an armed robbery on Sunday.Police say 27-year-old Gregory Hightower is ...
Aug 31, 2016
Illinois Wesleyan ranked among best colleges in Midwest
IWU was credited for its small classes and knowledgeable professors. (WJBC File Photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan University has found itself at number 10 on Business Insid...
Aug 31, 2016
McLean County property tax due Wednesday
By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – The second installment of McLean County property tax is due on Wednesday.Payments can be made at the McLean County treasurer’s office and at many local banks....
Aug 30, 2016
Congressional candidate Rodriguez questions opponent’s tactics
Junius Rodriguez faces incumbent Darin LaHood in November. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Congressional candidate Junius Rodriguez has questions about some of his opponent...
Aug 30, 2016
Race organizer says event will continue despite thumbtack incident
An organizer of the Bloomington Criterium says the event will continue next year after thumbtacks spread on the course disrupted this year’s races. (Courtesy Bloomington Criterium)By Greg Halble...
Aug 30, 2016
Sorenson reaches plea agreement with federal government
Former McLean County Board chairman Matt Sorenson. (WJBC file photo)By Bryan BloodworthCHICAGO – Former McLean County Board Chairman Matt Sorenson has struck a plea agreement deal with the feder...
Aug 30, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. Aug. 29, 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. Aug. 29, 2016City of Bloomington has yet to...
Aug 30, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Fri. Aug. 26, 2016 – Sun. Aug. 28, 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. Aug. 26, 2016City of Bloomington has yet to...
Aug 29, 2016
Bloomington doctor 1st to serve in Navy Reserve Medical Corps initiative
John Wieland was commissioned into the Navy Reserve Medical Corps on Aug. 18 at the Illinois Capitol. He is joined by Lt. Jason Robertson (left) and Hospital Medical Corpos Chief Ariel Ampier. (Photo ...
Aug 29, 2016
Updated high speed rail closures in Normal
By WJBC StaffNORMAL – The Town of Normal has received a revised schedule of road closures related to the Illinois High Speed Rail project.The closures are required to complete the work on the ra...
Aug 29, 2016
