Category Archives: Local News
O’Brien Mitsubishi launching scholarship program
The scholarships will be offered at the public high schools in Bloomington-Normal. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – O’Brien Mitsubishi in Normal, in conjunction with Mitsub...
Nov 03, 2015
Mitsubishi already surpassing total 2014 sales
(WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – October marked yet another good month of sales for Mitsubishi Motors.The company reported sales jumped 19.8 percent during last month compared to...
Nov 03, 2015
Man pleads guilty to charge of selling cocaine
Tanner Tattini has been sentenced to five years in prison for selling cocaine to an undercover police informant. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – A man from Lexingto...
Nov 03, 2015
Cornell deaths being investigated as murder/suicide
(Flickr/davidsonscott15)By Adam StudzinskiCORNELL – The deaths of Dawn Thorson, 56, and Wesley Thorson, 62, of rural Cornell are being investigated as a murder/suicide.Livingston County Coroner ...
Nov 03, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Fri. Oct. 30, 2015 – Sun. Nov. 1, 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. Oct. 30, 2015City of BloomingtonCall Time L...
Nov 02, 2015
Sen. Brady: Democrats running ‘scared’ from Rauner
State Sen. Bill Brady said the U.S. Department of Education could be abolished. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Illinois is now in its fifth month without a budget.State Sen. Bill Br...
Nov 02, 2015
Get Covered Illinois recommends searching marketplace to avoid higher premiums
Health insurance premiums are up 6.1 percent in Illinois. (WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Time on the Internet might be well spent, if it can get you a cheaper ...
Nov 01, 2015
Connect Transit moving to fixed routes
Connect Transit brought in consultants to help find the best locations for the stops. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Beginning November 9th, Connect Transit will officiall...
Nov 01, 2015
Second Joe McCauley art scholarship endowed at Heartland
Fundraisers were able to raise enough money during a fundraiser on Oct. 22 to fund a second Joe McCauley art scholarship at Heartland Community College starting next year. (WJBC file photo) By Jo...
Nov 01, 2015
State trooper preaches safety on Halloween
(Photo courtesy Flickr/lobo235)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkBLOOMINGTON – This is a day and night for frights - but it’s supposed to be all in good fun.Illinois State Police Trooper ...
Oct 31, 2015
