Category Archives: Local News
Sheriff: 5 malnourished horses found near LeRoy ; 1 was euthanized
McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage said the case of malnourished horses has been turned over to the McLean County State’s Attorneys Office. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockLeROY – McLean Coun...
Jun 27, 2016
Heartland Community College celebrates 25 years
Heartland Community College is celebrating its 25th anniversary as an educational institution.By PJ BaronHeartland Community College is celebrating its 25th anniversary and the college is releasing a ...
Jun 27, 2016
ISU professor: EU uncertainty should be temporary
Illinois State University economics professor David Cleeton also teaches at the European Union Center at the University of Illinois. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC)By Eric StockNORMAL – It will take ...
Jun 27, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Fri. June 24, 2016 – Sun. June 26, 2016
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Fri. June 24, 2016City of BloomingtonCall Time L...
Jun 27, 2016
Renner: Ideas and solutions part of mayors’ conference
Bloomington mayor Tari Renner credits the U.S. Conference of Mayors for a number of ideas and discussions to benefit the city. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tari Renner) By Greg Halbleib Bloomington mayor ...
Jun 27, 2016
UPDATED: Fire damages Bloomington home overnight
Bloomington fire crews battled a house fire in the 1400 block of North Lee Street early Monday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington fire crews battled a blaze at a res...
Jun 27, 2016
Bloomington considering artisanal, craft retail ordinance
The ordinance would allow entry level businesses to ease into the market place. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington aldermen will vote Monday night on creating a new p...
Jun 27, 2016
IEMA issues warnings on lightning storms
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency is taking steps to reach out to citizens to make them aware of the problems from lightning. (Flickr/Bruce Guentner)By PJ BaronBLOOMINGTON – The Illinois ...
Jun 26, 2016
Survey shows financial security becomes stagnant
Country Financial reports its Financial Security Index has dropped after reaching a post-recession high in 2015. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Americans’ sense of financial s...
Jun 26, 2016
McLean County Relay for Life brings in almost $270,000
The event began late Friday afternoon. (Laura Ewan/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The annual McLean County Relay for Life brought in close to $270,000 to help fund the fight against cancer.The ...
Jun 25, 2016
