Category Archives: Local News
Destihl breaks ground on new brewery
The facility should be constructed by early 2017. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Destihl Brewery broke ground Wednesday on its new facility at 1200 Greenbriar Dr. in Normal. ...
Jun 08, 2016
Recycling down in Bloomington-Normal
Ecology Action Center is worried about lower recycling numbers. (Photo courtesy Ecology Action Center) By Terry James NORMAL – Bloomington-Normal residents are only recycling 36 percent of their...
Jun 08, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Tue. June 7, 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 7, 2016 City of Bloomington has yet ...
Jun 08, 2016
Linden Street closure in Bloomington
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Effective immediately, Linden Street between Empire and Marion streets will be closed to thru traffic for street repairs.The road will be closed until work is complete...
Jun 08, 2016
Rauner to educators in Bloomington stop: Pressure Democrats to pass school funding
Gov. Bruce Rauner spoke to educators about school funding in visit to the Regional Alternative School in Bloomington on Tuesday. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric Stock/Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – ...
Jun 08, 2016
Budget stalemate hits ISU program
The Illinois Small Business Development Center at ISU is closing June 30th. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesNORMAL – A service of Illinois State University is closing at the end of the month beca...
Jun 07, 2016
Bloomington birthing center nearing completion
The facility is located at 6 Westpoint Ct. in Bloomington. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Birth Center of Bloomington-Normal is almost ready to start seeing patients...
Jun 07, 2016
Not In Our Town planning 20th anniversary event
The event was announced Tuesday at the McLean County Museum of History. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Not In Our Town leaders are planning a celebration later this mont...
Jun 07, 2016
Miller Park Zoo director on Cincinnati zoo shooting: ‘Human life comes first’
Miller Park Zoo Director Jay Tetzloff said the zoo has reviewed protocols following the recent incident at the Cincinnati Zoo. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – The recent incident a...
Jun 07, 2016
Haiti home-building project to benefit from Corn Crib concert
Welcome Home Haiti has provided about 70 homes in the earthquake-torn nation over the past six years. (Welcome Home Haiti photo) By Greg Halbleib NORMAL – An upcoming concert at the Corn Crib wi...
Jun 07, 2016
