Category Archives: Local News
Lack of library cards not an issue in Bookmobile discussion
A representation of the total population of Bloomington, separated into six geographic parts of town and compared to the number of library card holders in each part of town. The red dots represent car...
Aug 18, 2015
Mellon touts endorsement from teachers
Rob Mellon is being endorsed by the teachers union. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – The Illinois Teachers Union is endorsing Quincy Democrat Rob Mellon for the 18th district congr...
Aug 18, 2015
Bloomington names new assistant Parks and Rec director
(Photo courtesy City of Bloomington) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington has named Eric Veal its new Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts assistant director. Veal has worked for the cit...
Aug 18, 2015
West Nile Virus concern spreads
West Nile Virus found in more areas of McLean County. (Flickr) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – There is more evidence that the West Nile Virus is spreading in McLean County. The McLean County Healt...
Aug 18, 2015
Bloomington-Normal EDC director understands governor’s decision on enterprise zones
(WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration won’t certify any new enterprise zones as long as there is no state budget. Bloomington-Norm...
Aug 18, 2015
Bloomington to consider change to policy that allows pension spiking
Bloomington mayor Tari Renner said the city council will consider a proposal to change the city’s policy on inflated pensions. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloom...
Aug 18, 2015
McLean County lays groundwork for sales tax support
McLean County Matt Sorensen addressed the Normal Town Council on Monday regarding the county’s mental health needs at the jail. (Photo courtesy www.mcleancountyil.gov)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON &#...
Aug 18, 2015
Route 66 section near Towanda remains closed due to sinkhole
By Adam StudzinskiTOWANDA – A section of Route 66 near Towanda remains closed Tuesday due to a sinkhole which has made the road unstable.The sinkhole was found by State Police Friday. The sectio...
Aug 18, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. Aug. 17, 2015
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Mon. Aug. 17, 2015City of BloomingtonCall Time L...
Aug 18, 2015
Gill announces 5th congressional bid
David Gill has announced his candidacy for the Illinois 13th Congressional District. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington doctor David Gill says he has the cure for the nation...
Aug 18, 2015
