Category Archives: Local News
Zimmerman allowed ankle monitor removal for medical procedure
Kirk Zimmerman (right) is on trial for the alleged murder of his ex-wife. (Pool photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Accused murderer Kirk Zimmerman will be allowed to have an ankle monitoring ...
Mar 29, 2016
McLean County Jail expansion making progress
(WJBC File Photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Progress is being made as McLean County prepares to expand its jail.Sheriff Jon Sandage told WJBC’s Terry James they expect to break ground...
Mar 29, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. March 28, 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. March 28, 2016City of Bloomington has yet t...
Mar 29, 2016
McLean County Museum of History announces 2016 History Makers
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Museum of History announced Tuesday who it will be honoring as History Makers at the 5th annual 2016 History Makers Gala o...
Mar 29, 2016
Bloomington aldermen considering Coliseum management contract
By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington aldermen will have a chance Monday night to sign off on the new managers of the U.S Cellular Coliseum.City Manager David Hales recommended last week V...
Mar 28, 2016
Illinois legislators’ social media use a mixed bag
Illinois Senate Republicans are among the political groups in Illinois which use social media. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – When it comes to a soc...
Mar 27, 2016
Clothing, household items among donations needed by Salvation Army
Donations to The Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Center have slowed down recently. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – The Salvation Army is asking for the public’s help...
Mar 27, 2016
Garage sale to pay for austism camp at Lake Bloomington
More than 40 children are expected to attend Camp Takoda through Austim McLean this summer. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington-Normal Young Professionals Kiwanis Club)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON –...
Mar 27, 2016
Clinton nuclear plant security ‘virtually impenetrable’
(WJBC File Photo)By Adam StudzinskiCLINTON – Clinton nuclear power plant’s security is “virtually impenetrable,” according to Communications Director Brett Nauman. He told WJBC...
Mar 25, 2016
Construction on Towanda Barnes Road to resume next week
By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Road construction will resume on Towanda Barnes Road between Fort Jesse Road and Raab Road on Wednesday through Sept. 30.The road will remain open, but to ensure the safety...
Mar 25, 2016
