Category Archives: Local News
Kinzinger: US must learn from military ‘boondoggles’
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger said the military should learn from its mistakes when buying equipment. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Adam Kinzinger) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – As Congress debates a $577 bi...
Jun 10, 2015
UPDATED: Bloomington-Normal officers go ‘on top’ for Special Olympics
Bloomington police officers camped out on the Dunkin’ Donuts on East Oakland Avenue for 12 hours on Wednesday. (Photo by J.D. Justice)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Some local police officers ...
Jun 10, 2015
McLean County panel recommends Behavioral Health Coordinating Council
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Board’s Executive Committee has recommended the approval the creation of a Behavioral Health Coordinating Council fo...
Jun 09, 2015
Man on trial again for involuntary manslaughter after original conviction thrown out
Xavier Cordova, 30, of Chicago was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in 2011 for the death of his roommate, Mitch Robinson. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – A Mc...
Jun 09, 2015
Bissell Street to get sewer repairs
By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Road closures will occur on Bissell Street between Mason Street and Oak Street starting Tuesday through June 19 for sewer repair work. During times of sewer repair th...
Jun 09, 2015
Bloomington council considers revenue increases and budget cuts to deal with 2017 deficit
The Bloomington City Council is expecting a $7 million deficit in the fiscal year 2017 budget. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – All options are on the table when it comes to fixing ...
Jun 09, 2015
IHSA chief: Compensation report ‘ridiculous’
IHSA executive director Marty Hickman plans to retire in 2016. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Illinois High School Association executive director Marty Hickman has taken issue wit...
Jun 09, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. June 8, 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. Mon. June 8, 2015 City of Bloomington Call Tim...
Jun 09, 2015
Missing Tazewell County boy found safe
By WJBC Staff WASHINGTON – Police say a 14-year-old Tazewell County boy who was reported missing has been found and is safe, according to our news partner WMBD. Andrew Olszewski was reported mis...
Jun 09, 2015
Bloomington city council approves Downtown Bloomington Association funding
The Bloomington City Council approved a $90,000 appropriation to the Downtown Bloomington Association Monday night. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington aldermen have agreed t...
Jun 08, 2015
