Category Archives: Local News
Durbin troubled as McCarthey backs out
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said Republicans need to link up with Democrats. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin)By Terry JamesWASHINGTON – The abrupt departure of Congressman Kevin McCarthey from th...
Oct 08, 2015
UAW to review Mitsubishi pact Monday, vote Wednesday
Mitsubishi Motors plans to stop production on Nov. 30. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Members of the United Auto Workers Local 2488 will learn the details of the union’s propo...
Oct 08, 2015
Man from Normal hikes Appalachian Trail
Nick Cellini has been hiking the Appalachian Trail since June 28. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Nicholas Cellini)By Eric StockNORMAL – A man from Normal who said he had never camped in his life is in...
Oct 08, 2015
Enterprise zone application could be aided by Mitsubishi closure
Mitsubishi Motors plans to stop production on Nov. 30.(WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – As local officials seek to find a buyer for the Mitsubishi Motors plans in Normal, the plant’s ...
Oct 08, 2015
Former sheriff’s deputy admits stealing over $100,000 from police union
Former McLean County Sheriff’s deputy Jay Hobson is accused of stealing over $100,000 from the county’s police union. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – A ...
Oct 08, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Wed. Oct. 7, 2015
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Wed. Oct. 7, 2015City of BloomingtonCall Time Lo...
Oct 08, 2015
Supervisors testify in trial of ex-officer accused of writing fake tickets
Brenton VanHoveln (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Testimony continues Wednesday in the trial of former Bloomington police officer Brenton VanHoveln, who is accused ...
Oct 07, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Tue. Oct. 6, 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. Oct. 6, 2015City of Bloomington has yet to ...
Oct 07, 2015
Mitsubishi Motors, UAW reach tentative deal
Mitsubishi Motors plans to stop production on Nov. 30. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – Mitsubishi Motors has announced a tentative agreement on a new contract with the United Auto Workers...
Oct 07, 2015
Rep. Davis backs trade deal, but ‘devil is in the details’
U.S. Rep Rodney Davis said the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement is meant to modernize decades old language that has put America at a disadvantage when trying to compete with the rest of the world. ...
Oct 07, 2015
