Category Archives: Local News
Hometown Military News: April 15, 2016
Spc. Tycjan Sieradzki of Algonquin, Illinois, a Soldier with the 244th Digital Liaison Detachment based in Chicago, works his way through the confidence course at Marseilles Training Center in Marseil...
Apr 15, 2016
Bloomington alderman: Gambling revenue higher than anyone expected
Bloomington alderman Jim Fruin says he’s not sure whether he will support higher liquor license fees. (Photo courtesy cityblm.org)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Gamblers in Bloomington spent $...
Apr 15, 2016
IDOT urging safe work zone driving
More than 4,300 motor vehicle crashes on average occur in Illinois work zones every year. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – This week is National Work Zone Safety week and the Ill...
Apr 14, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Wed. April 13, 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 13, 2016City of Bloomington has yet t...
Apr 14, 2016
Rep. Davis hopeful tax reform can be done soon
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis says there are obstacles to overhauling the U.S. tax code, but he believes it can be done. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – With the April 18 tax deadline approa...
Apr 14, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Tue. April 12, 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. April 12, 2016City of Bloomington has yet t...
Apr 13, 2016
Morning fire damages home in McLean
No injuries were reported in the fire.By Nick McClintockMCLEAN- Fire has damaged a house and destroyed a garage in the 100 block of West Morgan Street in McLean.Fire departments from Bloomington, Atla...
Apr 13, 2016
St. Jude Radio Runners hosting dinner fundraiser
The annual St. Jude run is scheduled for July 30. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockWJBC’s St. Jude Radio Runners team is once again gearing up for the 56-mile trek from Bloomington to Peoria this s...
Apr 13, 2016
Renner on higher liquor fees: ‘Old boy network’ no longer in charge
Bloomington mayor Tari Renner says raising liquor license fees in the city is long overdue. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tari Renner)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington mayor Tari Renner said the...
Apr 13, 2016
ISU president to testify on Illinois budget impasse
ISU President Larry Dietz will testify at an Illinois Senate Appropriations Committee hearing this week. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Eric StockNORMAL – Illinois State University president Larry Die...
Apr 13, 2016
