Category Archives: Local News

Museum extends nomination deadline for History Makers
The McLean County Museum of History’s next History Makers Gala will be held in June 2017. (WJBC file photo) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Museum of History has extended the...
Syndicated Author Oct 24, 2016

Bloomington sewer work, TIF district up for vote
Public Works Director Jim Karch said the city needs to get a better grasp on the condition of its sewers. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Joe Shlabotnic) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – About $1.7 milli...
Syndicated Author Oct 24, 2016

McLean County 4-H looking for new members
McLean County 4-H is looking for members and volunteer leaders. (Courtesy 4-H/Illinois Extension)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – If your teen is looking to have fun while building life skills such a...
Syndicated Author Oct 23, 2016

BPD investigating VenuWorks debit card fraud
Curtis Webb was fired on Oct. 12. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s police department will look into alleged fraudulent use of a debit card by the former ...
Syndicated Author Oct 22, 2016

UPDATED: Fire causes $300,000 in damage to Parkview Food & Pub
Patrons were told to get out by the Bloomington Fire Department. (Terry James/WJBC) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – The historic Parkview Food and Pub, more known for years as Parkview Inn, on S. M...
Syndicated Author Oct 22, 2016

Bloomington faces FOIA lawsuit involving murder case documents
(WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington, is facing a lawsuit over alleged violations of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). FOIA is a transparency la...
Syndicated Author Oct 22, 2016

One dead after interstate accident near Chenoa
The accident occurred on I-55 near mile marker 186. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15) By Adam Studzinski and Greg Halbleib CHENOA – A Maywood man has been identified as the victim of a fat...
Syndicated Author Oct 22, 2016

Twin Cities housing sales remain up for 2016
(Photo courtesy Dan Moyle/flickr)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington-Normal home sales continue to trend ahead of 2015.Overall sales are up 2.8 percent in 2016. Association of Realtors P...
Syndicated Author Oct 21, 2016

Hometown Military News: Oct. 21, 2016
Dan Hartman, Director of Manufacturing Research and Development, explains the capabilities of the Zeiss Prismo Coordinate Measuring Machine, which can measure down to .8 micron, to Maj. Gen. Richard J...
Syndicated Author Oct 21, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Thu. Oct. 20, 2016
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Thu. Oct. 20, 2016City of Bloomington has yet to...
Syndicated Author Oct 21, 2016