Category Archives: Local News
ISU adds new major, approves bond refinancing to save $3.5 million
(Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – Illinois State University will offer a new academic program next year.The ISU board of trustees unanimously approved adding European Studies to the univers...
Feb 19, 2016
Frerichs: Higher education ‘not a priority’ for Rauner
State Treasurer Mike Frerichs spoke with WJBC’s Terry James Thursday afternoon. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs thinks Governo...
Feb 18, 2016
Illinois State celebrates 159th anniversary with Founders Day ceremonies
ISU vice president Pat Vickerman (left) leads the bell ringing ceremony. Raymond Bergner was one of 159 people to ring the replica Old Main bell Thursday. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – ...
Feb 18, 2016
Ralphie May to perform at BCPA
(Photo courtesy BCPA)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts has announced comedian Ralphie May will perform at the venue on April 17th at 7:30 p.m.May has...
Feb 18, 2016
Twin Cities home sales strong to begin 2016
Housing sales were up close to 30 percent in January. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Home sales in Bloomington-Normal got off to a good start this year, according to new Associ...
Feb 18, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Wed. Feb. 17, 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. Feb. 17, 2016City of Bloomington has yet to...
Feb 18, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Tue. Feb. 16, 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. Feb. 16, 2016City of Bloomington has yet to...
Feb 17, 2016
Bloomington council progresses towards potential downtown hotel vote
East Peoria developer Jeff Giebelhausen discussed his proposal for a downtown hotel at Tuesday’s city council work session. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City...
Feb 17, 2016
Tuesday final day for voter registration
McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael explained ways residents can register to vote following Tuesday. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Tuesday is officially the last day to register...
Feb 16, 2016
Developer wants $13 million from Bloomington for downtown hotel proposal
The Bloomington City Council will discuss a new proposal for a downtown hotel and conference center Tuesday night. (Photo courtesy City of Bloomington/Farnsworth Group)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON –...
Feb 15, 2016
