Category Archives: Local News
B-N Police Blotter: Tue. Dec. 15, 2015
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Tue. Dec. 15, 2015City of Bloomington has yet to...
Dec 16, 2015
HCC gets high marks for student satisfaction
The college conducts the survey every three years. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Heartland Community College received high marks on a recent satisfaction survey completed by 500 of...
Dec 16, 2015
Mitsubishi appeals its property tax obligation
Lawyers for Mitsubishi and numerous taxing bodies in McLean County met with the Board of Review Tuesday to debate a proposal that would cut Mitsubishi’s property tax obligation by $274,000. (Joe...
Dec 15, 2015
Selzer appointed to fill vacancy on county board
New McLean County board member David Selzer is sworn in by McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – McLean County’s newest board member is a familiar ...
Dec 15, 2015
Record turnout for Christmas at the Mansions
A 1935 Packard was on display at Ewing Manor during Christmas at the Mansions on Saturday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Ewing Manor)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – The annual Christmas at the Mansions to...
Dec 14, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Fri. Dec. 11, 2015 – Sun. Dec. 13, 2015
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Fri. Dec. 11, 2015City of Bloomington has yet to...
Dec 14, 2015
District 87 board president Dirks resigning
Dirks has served on the board since 2001, but is resigning on Dec. 29. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – District 87 school board member and current president John Dirks is resigning fr...
Dec 13, 2015
Peterson pleased with passage of funding bill
The funding bill passed by Illinois lawmakers was a bit of good news during the ongoing budget impasse. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – It’s not a full budget, but it’s p...
Dec 13, 2015
Program helping Oakland Elementary students, staff keep promises
Students presented their Because I Said I Would cards to board members Wednesday night. (WJBC/Andy Dahn)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – A YouTube initiative that encourages participants to keep their ...
Dec 12, 2015
Missing Bloomington man found dead
Ryan Kindig’s body was found late Thursday Afternoon (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department)By Nick McClintockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police have found the body of 21-year-old Rya...
Dec 10, 2015
