Category Archives: Local News
Uptown 2.0 proposals presented to public
The public on Monday got a look at Farr Associates recommendations for Uptown 2.0. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The future of Uptown Normal is starting to take shape.Farr Ass...
Jun 22, 2015
BPD investigating possible shot fired at Miller Park
Police report a possible gunshot was fired in Miller Park Saturday night. (WJBC File Photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department is seeking information about a possib...
Jun 22, 2015
Bloomington activist disagrees with recent NAACP controversy
Merlin Kennedy will be honored at Thursday’s Bloomington History Makers Gala. (Photo Courtesy of the McLean County Museum of History) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington civil ...
Jun 22, 2015
Twin Cities home sales remain strong
Bloomington-Normal home sales were up 8 percent year-to-date in May. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The month of May continued an upward trend for housing sales in Bloomingto...
Jun 22, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Fri. June 19, 2015 – Sun. June 21, 2015
By WJBC Staff A look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses. Fri. June 19, 2015 City of Bloomington Call Ti...
Jun 22, 2015
Hometown Military News: June 22, 2015
Col. Troy Phillips of Springfield outgoing commander of the 404th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade hands the brigade colors to Brig. Gen Michael Zerbonia of Chatham the Land Forces Component Commander for...
Jun 22, 2015
Matthew Curry to headline at initial Bloomington Beer Fest
Matthew Curry will perform during the Bloomington Beer Fest on Aug. 22. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Organizers of the new Bloomington ...
Jun 22, 2015
Bloomington alderman to discuss public comment changes
Currently, residents making public comments in Bloomington can speak on any topic they wish. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington is looking at altering its public comm...
Jun 22, 2015
OSF St. Joseph recognized for excellence in gynecology surgery
OSF St. Joseph is one of just 10 hospitals in the state to receive the 2015 Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – OSF St. Joseph Medical Center w...
Jun 21, 2015
Study says parents need to give more money lessons to their children
A new survey by Country Financial says a majority of parents in the U.S. aren’t doing a good job teaching their children about money. (Photo by Pictures of Money/flickr)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON ...
Jun 21, 2015
