Category Archives: Local News
18th District candidates discuss foreign trade in Springfield forum
Junius Rodriguez (left) and Darin LaHood discussed jobs and other issues during a Monday forum in Springfield. (Photos courtesy Junius Rodriguez, Darin LaHood) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Net...
Oct 18, 2016
McLean County Clerk gives no validity to Trump’s rigged election comments
McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael gives no credit to Donald Trump’s comments saying the election is be...
Oct 18, 2016
McLean County Board members seek more transparency
The McLean County Board meets at 9 a.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Some McLean County Board members want to shine more light on county gove...
Oct 18, 2016
Barickman fears voters turned off by current election
State Sen. Jason Barickman says he senses disgust among voters about the current political process. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman) By Greg Halbleib State Sen. Jason Barickman (R, Blo...
Oct 18, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. Oct. 17, 2016
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. Oct. 17, 2016 City of Bloomington has yet...
Oct 18, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Fri. Oct. 14, 2016 – Sun. Oct. 16, 2016
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. Oct. 14, 2016 City of Bloomington has yet...
Oct 18, 2016
Caterpillar CEO to retire
Caterpillar saw record sales in 2012, but has seen a global downtown in construction in recent years. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Caterpillar) By Eric Stock PEORIA – Caterpillar CEO and executive c...
Oct 17, 2016
UPDATED: Motorcyclist injured in crash with school bus in Bloomington
The motorcyclist in a crash at Bunn and Hazel streets in Bloomington is in serious condition. (Photo by Kevin Embry) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A motorcyclist is in serious condition following ...
Oct 17, 2016
One Uptown Circle phase two construction underway
Construction on the multi-use building is underway and should take 12 to 13 months.(WJBC File Photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – After years of waiting, a development is finally being placed in ...
Oct 17, 2016
Somalia survival story comes to Bloomington-Normal
The documentary ‘Men in the Arena’ will play at Illinois Wesleyan on Monday and Illinois State on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Men In the Arena) By Eric Stock ST. LOUIS – Two so...
Oct 17, 2016
