Category Archives: Local News

Normal solicits Harmon Arts grant applications
Normal will announce the winners of its Harmon Arts grants on July 5. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – The Town of Normal is seeking applications for arts-related projects, programs or eve...
Syndicated Author Mar 30, 2017

Former prosecutor says Schock recordings could be damaging
Pat Brady, former chairman of the Illinois Republican Party, has said the audio recordings of former Congressman Aaron Schock could have a significant impact on the trial. (WJBC file photo) By Eric St...
Syndicated Author Mar 29, 2017

3 mumps cases confirmed on Illinois State University campus
The McLean County Health Department says mumps could potentially spread on the ISU campus after three cases were confirmed this week. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – McLean County ...
Syndicated Author Mar 29, 2017

Renner, Lower differ on economic development
Bloomington alderman Kevin Lower (left) and mayor Tari Renner are running for mayor in the April 4 election. (Photos courtesy cityblm.org) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington mayor Tari Renn...
Syndicated Author Mar 29, 2017

Report: Schock claims staffer secretly recorded him for feds
Former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock faces a July 11 trial date. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – Lawyers for former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock are alleging federal investigators broke the law ...
Syndicated Author Mar 29, 2017

Motorcyclist injured in October crash files lawsuit against First Student
The motorcyclist in a crash at Bunn and Hazel streets in Bloomington is suing First Student. . (Photo by Kevin Embry) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – The company that buses Unit 5 students faces ...
Syndicated Author Mar 28, 2017
B-N Police Blotter: March 24-27, 2017
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Bloomington (March 23)CALL TIMELOCATION / BLOCK ...
Syndicated Author Mar 28, 2017

Veterans Parkway resurfacing project to begin next week
Work on a three-mile stretch of Veterans Parkway starting at the Fox Creek and Hamilton roads intersection will begin April 3. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Illinois Depar...
Syndicated Author Mar 28, 2017

Mayor challenger in Normal wants town to reprioritize spending
Marc Tiritrilli is running to unseat Normal mayor Chris Koos on April 4. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock NORMAL – The man trying to unseat Chris Koos as Normal’s mayor, political ...
Syndicated Author Mar 27, 2017

Oakland Avenue in Bloomington to close
(Photo courtesy Pixabay) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Effective immediately, Oakland Avenue between Florence Avenue and Kreitzer Avenue will be closed to through traffic for sewer repairs. The st...
Syndicated Author Mar 27, 2017