Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington Farmers’ Market to introduce double value coupons
The Downtown Bloomington Farmers’ Market will be distributing double value coupons starting this Saturday. (WJBC file photo)By Zach ZookBLOOMINGTON – This Saturday, the Downtown Bloomingto...
Aug 04, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Wed. Aug. 3, 2016
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Wed. Aug. 3, 2016City of Bloomington has yet to ...
Aug 04, 2016
Reform commission begins work on school funding formula
State Sen. Jason Barickman (center) serves on the Illinois School Funding Reform Commission which held its first meeting in Chicago on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman)By Eric Stock...
Aug 04, 2016
Renner: Low budget hotel a bad idea for downtown
Bloomington city officials have rejected a proposal to overhaul two blocks of downtown property, including the demolition of the Front ‘N Center building. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGT...
Aug 04, 2016
Gill files legal challenge over ballot signature requirement
David Gill is suing to get on the ballot as he seeks to challenge 13th District Illinois Congressman Rodney Davis. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Congressional candidate David Gill ...
Aug 04, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Tue. Aug. 2, 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. Aug. 2, 2016City of BloomingtonCall Time Lo...
Aug 03, 2016
Veterans asked to help welcome Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall to Bloomington
The American Veteran’s Traveling Tribute will be at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in Bloomington Aug. 24-28. (Photo courtesy Facebook/AVTT Vietnam Wall)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A veterans ...
Aug 03, 2016
Red Cross seeks hero nominations
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – The Red Cross of the Heartland is seeking hero nominations from the community to honor at its 12th annual Saluting Our Heroes Breakfast.The breakfast is scheduled for ...
Aug 03, 2016
2 killed in Tazewell County crashes
Police say two men died in separate crashes in Tazewell County on Monday. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)By Eric StockPEKIN – The Tazewell County Coroner’s Office responded to two ...
Aug 02, 2016
Washington Street to close to railway maintenance
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Due to Norfolk Southern Railway maintenance, road closures and sidewalk closures will occur at the rail crossing on Washington Street between Brown Street and Morris S...
Aug 02, 2016
