Category Archives: Local News
B-N Police Blotter: Thu. Feb. 23, 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. Thu. Feb. 23, 2017 City of Bloomington Call Ti...
Feb 24, 2017
Bloomington mayoral candidates differ on Metro Zone
Bloomington mayoral candidates participated in a roundtable discussion at WJBC on Thursday. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington mayor Tari Renner defended the...
Feb 24, 2017
‘Fortunate’ U-High family pays it forward after heart attack
Wilma Bates is selling $10 t-shirts for school defibrillators after her son Kai Bates-Diiop was saved by one. (Photo by Patti Penn/WJBC) By Eric Stock NORMAL – A University High School family is...
Feb 24, 2017
Rally continues call for in-person conference with U.S. Rep. Davis, LaHood
The rally in Uptown Normal was held midday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Residents held another rally in Uptown Normal Thursday, calling on U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylor...
Feb 23, 2017
B-N Police Blotter: Tue. Feb. 21, 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. Tue. Feb. 21, 2017 City of Bloomington Call Ti...
Feb 23, 2017
District 87 superintendent to meet with Rivian automotive
District 87 superintendent Barry Reilly is meeting today with representatives from Rivian Automotive, the company that plans to build electric vehicles at the former Mitsubishi Motors plant in Normal....
Feb 23, 2017
Former Bloomington mayor: Twin Cities’ cooperation ‘not what it used to be’
Former Bloomington mayor Jesse Smart says the Metro Zone agreement forged in 1986 was simple because the Mitsubishi Motors plant was the primary tax generator in that area. (WJBC file photo) By Eric S...
Feb 23, 2017
Clinton man accused of making moonshine, meth
Illinois State Police report the arrest of a Clinton man on meth making charges. (Photo courtesy Matty Ring/flickr) By Eric Stock CLINTON – A Clinton man was arrested on Wednesday after police s...
Feb 23, 2017
Unit 5 examines concussion proposal
The Unit 5 School Board is taking steps to increase treatment of concussions in local schools. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Patrick Baron NORMAL – The Unit 5 School Board is looking at a pro...
Feb 22, 2017
Boil order lifted at Greenwood
By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – The boil order that was issued earlier this week for Greenwood Mobile Home Park in Bloomington has been lifted.
Feb 22, 2017
