Category Archives: Local News
Chambers works to prevent drug deaths
Chambers saysone overdose is one too many. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – McLean County State’s Attorney Jason Chambers continues to work with law enforcement to reduce dru...
Jun 16, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Wed. June 15, 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. June 15, 2016 City of Bloomington Call Ti...
Jun 16, 2016
United State of Women summit features local speaker
The summit focused on progress that’s been made for gender equality. (Photo courtesy Facebook/TheUnitedStateofWomen)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The first ever United State of Women sum...
Jun 15, 2016
McLean County Board member blasts Board of Health’s lack of transparency
A McLean County Board member is blasting the county’s Board of Health over its handling of large fund reserves. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – McLean County Board me...
Jun 15, 2016
Salvation Army looking for new fans–and some used ones
The Salvation Army of McLean County is collecting fans to distribute to families in need this summer. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Salvation Army Bloomington) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – The Salv...
Jun 15, 2016
Renner: Bloomington could revisit sales tax sharing after 2017 election
Bloomington mayor Tari Renner says the city council’s decision to not pursue the concept of a shared sales tax with Normal shouldn’t strain relations between the Twin Cities. (Photo courte...
Jun 15, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Tue. June 14, 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. June 14, 2016 City of Bloomington Call Ti...
Jun 15, 2016
Owens resigns from McLean County Board
Benjamin Owens lost in the Republican primary to retain his County Board District 10 seat. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A longtime McLean County Board member is resigning. Repub...
Jun 15, 2016
Ameren helps to keep residents cool this summer
Fifty air conditioners are to be distributed in McLean County to low-income residents. (Carie Kuehn/WJBC) by Carie KuehnBLOOMINGTON – 50 recipients will be able to cool their homes th...
Jun 14, 2016
Vacant hotel to become Radisson
Normal City Manager Mark Peterson. (WJBC file photo)By Carie KuehnNORMAL – The vacant hotel building on North Main Street in Normal will soon be holding a new name.The hotel was originally a She...
Jun 14, 2016
