Category Archives: Local News
Virginia Avenue from University to Franklin closing
By WJBC Staff NORMAL – Virginia Ave. between University Street and Franklin Ave. will be closed to all traffic from Monday until approximately Sep. 21 for Stage 1 of the reconstruction of Virgin...
Aug 10, 2016
NPD respond to possible domestic abuse on Robert Drive
The incident occurred Wednesday afternoon. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Normal Police Department is investigating a domestic abuse incident in the 300 block of Robert D...
Aug 10, 2016
Two important conversations for new students
Woodruff says parents need to talk to their kids about drinking and consent. (WJBC File Photo) By Terry James NORMAL – If your son or daughter is headed off to college, Illinois State University...
Aug 10, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Tue. Aug. 9, 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. Tue. Aug. 9, 2016 City of Bloomington has yet ...
Aug 10, 2016
ISU receives $350,000 nursing grant
Mennonite College of Nursing has received a grant to support the training of nurse practitioners during the 2016-17 school year. (Photo courtesy Illinois State University)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – I...
Aug 10, 2016
Bloomington considers alternative options for downtown hotel
By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington city officials are meeting on Wednesday to consider how to proceed on a downtown hotel – since the city hasn’t yet found a plan to its liking.h...
Aug 10, 2016
Bloomington woman fights to keep custody of her child from prison
Danielle Bagley, formerly Danielle Fischer, appears on the witness stand during Nicholas Compton’s murder trial. (Photo courtesy WMBD)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington woman who is ...
Aug 10, 2016
Advocate BroMenn Medical Center altering access due to road work
Advocate BroMenn will be altering access when work begins on Virginia Avenue next week. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – With Town of Normal construction on Virginia Avenue set to begin on...
Aug 10, 2016
Barickman: Pressure lacking in Springfield
State Senator Jason Barickman realized some are still suffering due to lack of funding from the state. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloom...
Aug 09, 2016
Clinton urges lawmakers to stick with nuclear energy
Clinton’s city administrator hopes Illinois will follow New York’s lead. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James CLINTON – Tim Followell applauds the New York Public Service Commission̵...
Aug 09, 2016
