Category Archives: Local News
Coverston Anderson named interim health department director
The department anticipates a search for a permanent director to begin soon. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Cathy Coverston Anderson has been appointed interim McLean County H...
Feb 15, 2017
Twin Cities legislators find encouragement in Rauner’s budget proposals
Gov. Bruce Rauner delivered his budget address Wednesday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/BruceRauner) By Adam Studzinski SPRINGFIELD – Illinois legislators from Bloomington-Normal liked what Gov. Bruc...
Feb 15, 2017
Renner says he wants to revisit council’s public comment rules
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner says the council’s public comment rules have allowed topics to stray from city business. (WJBC file photo)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Mayor Tari...
Feb 15, 2017
MC Sports filing for bankruptcy, closing Eastland Mall store
MC Sports announced it’s filing for bankruptcy Tuesday. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Nicholas Eckhart) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – MC Sports is filing for bankruptcy and liquidating all ass...
Feb 14, 2017
Judge sets trial date for accused murderer Mellor
Sarah Mellor allegedly killed her husband in October 2016. (Woodford County photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – A 30-year-old Bloomington woman accused of murdering her husband faces a jury ...
Feb 14, 2017
Bloomington PD: Pedestrian stops focus on high-crime areas
Bloomington Police Chief Brendan Heffner says a report on pedestrian stops could easily be taken out of context. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police Chief Brendan He...
Feb 14, 2017
Women stand in solidarity for One Billion Rising campaign
The women inside the gym at the YWCA participated in Zumba and yoga exercises as part of the event. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – One in three women across the planet w...
Feb 14, 2017
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. Feb. 13, 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. 13, 2017 City of Bloomington has yet...
Feb 14, 2017
Sewer repairs planned on Washington Street
(Photo courtesy Pixabay) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Effective immediately, Washington Street between McLean and Prairie streets will be reduced to one lane for sewer repairs. The lane will be c...
Feb 14, 2017
Illinois State University seeks feedback in online survey
Illinois State University is asking the public to help guide its future. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Illinois State University wants the public to help shape its future for the next...
Feb 14, 2017
