Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington downtown stakeholders talk area’s future
Owner of Red Raccoon Games and Kelly’s Bakery & Cafe Jamie Mathy (left) speaks with Community Development Director Tom Dabareiner (right). (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGT...
Sep 22, 2016
ISU associate vice president for enrollment management takes new job
Troy Johnson had joined ISU in 2013. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Illinois State University associate vice president for Enrollment Management Troy Johnson has accepted position...
Sep 22, 2016
Gill bringing ballot fight to U.S. Supreme Court
David Gill. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Hopeful 13th district congressional Independent candidate David Gill is taking his fight to be on the November ballot to the U.S. S...
Sep 22, 2016
Greenbriar Drive closing for pavement patching
By WJBC Staff NORMAL – Greenbriar Drive from Taft Drive to Truman Drive will be closed starting Monday until Sept. 30. The road closure is for pavement patching on Greenbriar Drive for the ongoi...
Sep 22, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Wed. Sept. 21, 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. Wed. Sept. 21, 2016 City of Bloomington Call T...
Sep 22, 2016
Durbin: Makers of life-saving drugs must be regulated
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says pharmaceutical companies should be prohibited from runaway pricing of life-saving drugs. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin) By Greg Halbleib U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D, Ill...
Sep 22, 2016
Project manager says east-side highway not needed, for now
A public hearing on the proposed east-side highway is planned for Oct. 19 at Central Catholic High School in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy arcgis.com)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – It’s looking...
Sep 22, 2016
NPD make drug arrest after investigation with McLean County State’s Attorney
(Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – An investigation by the Normal Police Department and McLean County State’s Attorney office has led to the arrest of a male...
Sep 21, 2016
Twin Cities home sales remain steady
(Photo courtesy Dan Moyle/flickr)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Housing sales in Bloomington-Normal remain consistent for 2016.The local Association of Realtors reported overall sales were up 5...
Sep 21, 2016
Constitution Blvd. to close Friday
NORMAL – Northbound Constitution Boulevard from Uptown Circle to Mulberry Street will be closed for the installation of Uptown lighting on Friday, September 23 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. The intersec...
Sep 21, 2016
