Category Archives: Local News
Migraines get new look at joining marijuana program
By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO- Illinois’ medical cannabis program could soon see another approved condition.A Cook County Circuit Court judge on Monday voided Illinois Departm...
Jul 22, 2016
David Davis Mansion to host mechanical tour
The David Davis Mansion will host two mechanical tours on Sunday. (Photo courtesy David Davis Mansion)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Operators of the David Davis Mansion in Bloomington will offer a ...
Jul 22, 2016
ISU Center for Renewable Energy finds Illinois wind farms to produce $6.4 billion for economy
David Loomis is Director of the ISU Center for Renewable Energy. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – A new study by Illinois State University’s Center for Renewable Energy sho...
Jul 21, 2016
Bloomington High School band asking for help to buy new threads
The Bloomington High School Marching Raiders’ current uniforms are about 12 years old. (Photo Facebook/Bloomington High School Marching Raiders)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomingto...
Jul 21, 2016
GOP strategist: Trump can’t outsource role of president
Donald Trump will address the Republican National Convention on Thursday night. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Gage Skidmore)By Eric StockCLEVELAND – A Republican strategist said it’s a sign that ...
Jul 21, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Wed. July 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.Wed. July 20, 2016City of Bloomington has yet to...
Jul 21, 2016
Road in Normal Township to close
By WJBC StaffNORMAL – In Normal Township, 1425 East Road between Nussbaum Transportation and 2000 North Road along with Ziebarth Road, which is also 1900 North Road, between 1425 and 1500 East r...
Jul 21, 2016
Kinzinger intends to ‘get there’ to support Trump
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger has been one of Donald Trump’s harshest critics in the Republican Party.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Adam Kinzinger)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkCLEVELAND –...
Jul 21, 2016
Bloomington closes lane of Center Street for fire hydrant replacement
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Water Department will be replacing a fire hydrant at the intersection of Thompson Avenue and North Center Street.The left southbound lane of Center Str...
Jul 20, 2016
McLean County Board member calls for second hearing, more publicity on wind farm rules
The McLean County Farm Bureau has proposed new wind farm rules. (Photo by Tom/flickr)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A McLean County board member wants more discussion about proposed new wind farm re...
Jul 20, 2016
