Category Archives: Local News
Governor brings call for business-friendly budget to Normal
Gov. Bruce Rauner spoke at the annual Illinois Movers’ and Warehouseman’s Association Convention Wednesday at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in Normal. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)...
Feb 22, 2017
UPDATED: Bloomington considering terminating Metro Zone deal with Normal
The city council will consider terminating the deal next week at its meeting. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington is considering backing out of the Me...
Feb 21, 2017
Bloomington police make arrest following investigation into series of burglaries
Wanyae A. Massey was arrested in connection with a burglary which took place last week. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police have made an a...
Feb 21, 2017
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. Feb. 20, 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. Mon. Feb. 20, 2017 City of Bloomington Call Ti...
Feb 21, 2017
McLean County OKs contract for dispatchers
The McLean County Board has approved 2.75 percent pay raises for MetCom dispatchers. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – McLean County emergency dispatchers won’t be leaving the ...
Feb 21, 2017
Police: West Bloomington home hit by gunfire
Bloomington Police are investigating a report of gunfire at a west-side home on Monday night. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Police say a west Bloomington home was struck by at le...
Feb 21, 2017
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Pawar campaigns in Normal
Ameya Pawar spoke at the Normal Public Library. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Chicago alderman and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ameya Pawar wants to offer Illinois voter...
Feb 20, 2017
Normal approves Towanda Avenue resurfacing project
The work will take place this summer. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Town Council on Monday approved resurfacing part of Towanda Avenue north of I-55 going into ...
Feb 20, 2017
McLean Co. Sheriff: Immigration enforcement unchanged under Trump
McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage says President Trump’s call for a crackdown on illegal immigration hasn’t impacted his department’s operations. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOO...
Feb 20, 2017
Part of Illinois Route 9 in Bloomington to close
By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON - Illinois Route 9 (Locust Street) between Morris and Western will be immediately closed to all traffic due to sewer repairs. The road will be reopened as soon as work is com...
Feb 20, 2017
