Category Archives: Local News
ISU expert: Sanders’ biggest opposition comes from his own party
Bernie Sanders has won eight of the last nine contests against Hillary Clinton, but the superdelegates heavily support Hillary Clinton. (Photo by Phil Roeder/flickr)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Be...
Apr 12, 2016
Bloomington boosts funding for road work
Bloomington is planning to boost its road resurfacing budget this summer. (Photo courtesy Flickr/The Tire Zoo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – The city of Bloomington is redoubling its efforts to fix ...
Apr 12, 2016
Miller Park Zoo San Clemente goat gives birth
The baby goats can be viewed in the Children’s Zoo area. (Photo courtesy Miller Park Zoo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – A rare breed of goat at the Miller Park Zoo is the latest animal to...
Apr 12, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. April 11, 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. April 11, 2016City of Bloomington has yet t...
Apr 12, 2016
Bloomington approves $207M budget
The budget is $20 million more than last year. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council has approved a $207 million budget for Fiscal Year 2017.The bala...
Apr 11, 2016
McLean County judge Witte remembered as ‘larger than life’
Charles Witte served as McLean County circuit judge from 1988 until his retirement in 2001.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Charles Witte)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A former McLean County judge is being...
Apr 11, 2016
Pontiac teen dies in ATV crash
Authorities in Livingston County are investigating a fatal ATV crash. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)By Eric StockPONTIAC – The Livingston County Coroner’s office has identified th...
Apr 11, 2016
Bloomington considers support of federal grant for U.S. 51 work
Bloomington Public Works Director Jim Karch said U.S. 51 could use a lot of work. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – U.S. Route 51 from Olive Street to College Avenue could see maj...
Apr 11, 2016
Sen. Brady predicts another unbalanced budget to pass legislature
State Sen. Bill Brady called on Democrats to approve a balanced budget. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiSPRINGFIELD – The General Assembly is in its final two months of this session and State...
Apr 11, 2016
Ameren customers to see electric, gas bill decreases
Lower gas rates will result in over $2 of monthly savings for customers starting this month. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Electric and gas bills will be going down for Ameren Illin...
Apr 09, 2016
