Category Archives: Local News
Renner expected to announce bid for second term
Tari Renner was elected in 2013. (WJBC File Photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s mayor is expected to announce his re-election bid at a press conference Wednesday.“Tom...
Aug 23, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. Aug. 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.Mon. Aug. 22, 2016City of Bloomington has yet to...
Aug 23, 2016
AM General not buying Mitsubishi plant, Normal officials not giving up hope
The plant officially closed earlier this year. (WJBC File photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – It appears automaker AM General is not going to be buying the now-closed Mitsubishi Plant in Normal.Tha...
Aug 22, 2016
Shoe donations top 3500 pounds
OSF and Home Sweet Home Ministries Shoe Drive is being considered a big success. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – Something as simple as a pair of shoes can help someone start a new ...
Aug 22, 2016
Bloomington-Normal housing sales still up for 2016
(WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington-Normal housing sales continue showing improvement.Numbers from the local Association of Realtors show overall says are up 5.2 percent...
Aug 22, 2016
Day of the Dozer returns this Saturday
By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – An event giving kids the chance to experience big construction equipment up close is returning this weekend.Day of the Dozer is this Saturday from 10 a.m. till 4 p....
Aug 22, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Fri. Aug. 19, 2016 – Sun. Aug. 21, 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. 19, 2016City of BloomingtonCall Time L...
Aug 22, 2016
Illinois Corn Checkoff gives big donation to IATIC
The Illinois Corn Checkoff donated a total of $90,000 to Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom. (Flickr)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – Following 25 years of continued support, the Illinois Corn C...
Aug 21, 2016
Students are encouraged to eat and drink healthy for school
As students return to the classroom, they are encouraged to make healthy eating choices. (WJBC File Photo)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – School is back in swing and the kids are fluttering back t...
Aug 21, 2016
ISU helping students make connections during first weekend
Students began moving into residence halls Wednesday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Illinois State University officials don’t just put a focus on getting students ...
Aug 20, 2016
