Category Archives: Local News

McLean County Clerk pleased with March election turnout
McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael is expecting a higher voter turnout in November. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Voter turnout in McLean County for the March primary election ...
Syndicated Author Apr 02, 2016

Thunder shut down Steel
By Brian Tosti/Bloomington ThunderGENEVA- Goaltender Logan Halladay (Merrimack College) and the Bloomington Thunder went into Chicago and walked away with their 12th win in 13 games. Bloomington's 1-0...
Syndicated Author Apr 02, 2016
Linden Street in Bloomington to close
Weather permitting, Linden Street between Emerson and Empire streets in Bloomington will be closed to thru traffic, April 4 thru April 6 for storm sewer installation.Drivers should find alternate rout...
Syndicated Author Apr 01, 2016

Normal backing off federal grant application for railroad crossing
The town plans to apply for the grant in a year. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Town of Normal has decided not to apply this year for a federal economy development to help ...
Syndicated Author Mar 31, 2016

Unit 5 superintendent says district does well despite uncertain state funding
By Greg HalbleibThe leader of Unit 5 has a message for staff during the state budget stalemate–keep doing a great job and he’ll deal with state funding.Dr. Mark Daniel tells WJBC’s S...
Syndicated Author Mar 31, 2016

UPDATED: Suspicious package temporarily shuts down Peoria airport
(Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)By Adam StudzinskiPEORIA – The all clear has been given at Peoria International Airport.The airport was shutdown for about two hours Thursday morning after...
Syndicated Author Mar 31, 2016

Registration open for MCstrong fundraiser
Registration is now open for the annual MCstrong event. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesNORMAL – More than 1200 people took part in the inaugural MCstrong 5k classic and the mother of Michael Col...
Syndicated Author Mar 31, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Wed. March 30, 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. March 30, 2016City of Bloomington has yet t...
Syndicated Author Mar 31, 2016

Barickman: Tax increase will be outcome of budget impasse
(Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) thinks he knows what the outcome of the budget stalemate will be.“I thin...
Syndicated Author Mar 30, 2016

Bloomington-Normal officials get update on high speed rail project
Tuesday’s meeting took place at Uptown Station. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Local officials got an update Tuesday on Illinois’ Chicago-to-St. Louis high speed ra...
Syndicated Author Mar 29, 2016