Category Archives: Local News
Police search for ‘armed and dangerous’ man after Mahomet officer shooting
Illinois State Police say shooting suspect Dracy “Clint’ Pendleton might be driving a stolen 2007 white GMC pick-up truck. (Photo courtesy Illinois State Police)By Eric StockMAHOMET –...
May 09, 2016
Bloomington considers TIF study, city manager raise
By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington alderman will look at approving a feasibility study Monday for a possible Tax Increment Finance, or TIF, district in a southwest part of downtown near...
May 09, 2016
Person found dead early Sunday morning in Normal
By Nick McClintockNORMAL – Foul play is not suspected in the death of a person found near Advocate BroMenn Medical Center in Normal early Sunday morning,The McLean County Coroner’s office ...
May 08, 2016
Craig thinks Fed will stick with one hike in December
Job numbers came in much lower than expected Friday. (Flickr/Money20sFkr401K2012 630×420)By Terry JamesJobs numbers on Friday came in 40,000 under expectations. Sean Craig with Investment Planner...
May 06, 2016
Rauner will skip Republican convention
Governor Bruce Rauner made a stop at Nord Outdoor Power in Bloomington Friday. (Patti Penn/WJBC)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – The head of the Republican party in Illinois is our Governor. However,...
May 06, 2016
United Way announces 2016 program grants
Volunteers spent over 1,400 hours deciding which programs will receive funding this year. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The United Way of McLean County has announced local pro...
May 06, 2016
Clinton plant hopes new legislation will keep facility open
Clinton Power Station is one of two Illinois power plants Exelon is threatening to close.(WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesCLINTON – With profits falling, there is new hope in a bill in front of th...
May 05, 2016
Barickman: Manar’s school funding proposal is CPS bailout
State Sen. Jason Barickman thought the proposal is not the right way to change Illinois’ school funding formula. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – St...
May 05, 2016
Purses empower women in Bloomington-Normal
Money from the event will help Women Build McLean County. (Logo courtesy http://www.uwaymc.org/power-purse)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – It’s hoped more than 100 purses can lead to a new hom...
May 05, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Wed. April 4, 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. April 4, 2016City of Bloomington has yet to...
May 05, 2016
