Category Archives: Local News
Normal could use eminent domain to obtain property on Raab Road
The town is hoping to begin construction on the Raab Road in Spring 2016. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Town Council will vote Monday night on authorizing the town to en...
Nov 16, 2015
Nominations accepted for 2016 MLK Jr. Awards
The Bloomington-Normal NAACP is looking for nominations for the 2016 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards. (Courtesy Bloomington-Normal NAACP)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Normal’s Human Relation...
Nov 15, 2015
Lobbyist says Illinois’ medical marijuana program needs improvement
Illinois dispensaries have sold nearly $211,000 worth of medical marijuana in the first week of sales. (Photo courtesy Flickr/BrettLevin)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Illinois’ medical mariju...
Nov 15, 2015
Police arrest two for alleged theft of ceremonial rifles
By Adam StudzinskiMcLEAN – Police have arrested two suspects following the theft of four ceremonial rifles from the American Legion in McLean.Ellis Engstrom, 18, and Taylor Jenkins, 20, were tak...
Nov 13, 2015
Salvation Army increases its goal for Red Kettle campaign
The Salvation Army kicks off its annual Red Kettle campaign with Captain Paul James and honorary co-chairs Bill Flick of the Pantagraph and Joe Strupek of State Farm (center). (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe ...
Nov 13, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Thu. Nov. 12, 2015
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Thu. Nov. 12, 2015City of Bloomington has yet to...
Nov 13, 2015
Section of Lutz Road closed for shoulder and pavement repairs on Friday
BLOOMINGTON – Weather permitting, on Friday, November 13, 2015, Lutz Road between Morris Ave. and the Luther Oaks Entrance will be closed for shoulder and pavement repairs from 6:30 AM to 5:30 P...
Nov 12, 2015
Report calls for accountability with tax incentives
O’Grady says there should be more checks and balances for businesses that get tax incentives. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – Accountability has been lacking with businesses i...
Nov 12, 2015
Toys for Tots kicks off 2015 toy drive
(Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Toys for Tots of McLean County wants your help providing Christmas presents for less-fortunate children this year.Local organizer Troy Zeigler s...
Nov 12, 2015
ISU graduation rate reaches highest mark in recent history
ISU’s graduation rate is in the top 10 percent of the nation. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Illinois State University’s graduation rate has reached 73.4 percent, the hi...
Nov 12, 2015
