Category Archives: Local News
Rep. Davis: ‘Intrigued’ by Trump wiretapping claims
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis says he’s looking forward to Congress debating House Republican’s proposed changes to the Affordable Care Act.(Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockWASHINGTON ̵...
Mar 08, 2017
State Rep. Brady helping look into possible free speech violation at Redbird Arena
State Rep. Dan Brady had the situation alerted to him by a constituent. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) is in contact with the administration a...
Mar 07, 2017
Bloomington doctor taking another run at congressional seat
David Gill attempted to run for the seat in 2016 as an Independent. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington doctor David Gill has announced another run for Congress. Gill ...
Mar 07, 2017
Rauner welcomes Rivian Automotive to Twin Cities
The governor (left) was able to tour the facility with Rivian CEO R.J. Scaringe (right). (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Gov. Bruce Rauner made a trip to Normal Tuesday to off...
Mar 07, 2017
Extent of storm damage unlikely to qualify for federal aid
Storms struck Central Illinois again Monday night and Tuesday morning. (Courtesy Ameren) By Illinois Radio Network OTTAWA – Local emergency managers across Illinois are adding the damage from la...
Mar 07, 2017
Parks director remembers Salamone for her passion for arts
Events at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts will continue as scheduled this weekend after the passing of the facility’s director, Tina Salamone, on Sunday. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Ch...
Mar 07, 2017
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. March 6, 2017
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Mon. March 6, 2017City of BloomingtonCall Time L...
Mar 07, 2017
Normal plans to allow more public comment at council meetings
Normal Town Council currently allows someone to speak to the council once every 45 days. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – The Town of Normal is looking to relax its public comment policy t...
Mar 07, 2017
BCPA director Salamone dies
Tina Salamone was director of the Bloomington Center for Performing Arts for more than three years. (Photo WJBC/Susan Saunders) By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – The director of the Bloomington...
Mar 06, 2017
B-N Police Blotter: Fri. March 3, 2017 – Sun. March 5, 2017
By WJBC Staff A look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses. Fri. March 3, 2017 City of Bloomington has yet...
Mar 06, 2017
