Category Archives: Local News
Bill to end criminal history on college apps concerns ISU chief
Illinois State University Police Chief Aaron Woodruff says colleges need to be able to check the backgrounds of student applicants. (WJBC File Photo)By Greg HalbleibA bill to prohibit criminal backgro...
May 31, 2016
BPD arrest two after report of shots fired, large fight
The incident took place in the 2200 block of Rainbow Avenue. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police arrested two people after responding earl...
May 31, 2016
Performers sought for Make Music Normal
Bone-Afide was among the performers at Make Music Normal in 2015. (Photo courtesy YouTube/Normal.org) By WJBC Staff NORMAL – Organizers want music to fill the air all throughout Normal as Make M...
May 31, 2016
The final day for Mitsubishi’s Normal plant
Today is the final day for the Normal Mitsubishi plant. (WJBC File Photo) By Terry James It’s been six months since a vehicle has been produced at the Mitsubishi plant in Normal. Tuesday is the ...
May 31, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. May 30, 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. Mon. May 30, 2016 City of Bloomington has yet ...
May 31, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Fri. May 27, 2016 – Sun. May 29, 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. Fri. May 27, 2016 City of Bloomington Call Tim...
May 31, 2016
Wood Street in Bloomington to close
By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON - Wood Street between Summit and Low streets will be immediately closed to all traffic for sewer repairs and it will be reopened as soon as work is completed. Drivers must us...
May 31, 2016
Connect Transit continues effort to connect with outlying areas
New bus routes were approved by Connect Transit’s Board of Trustees last week. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Connect Transit is preparing a pilot program to connect some...
May 31, 2016
Missing teen found in Bloomington
Police have found a missing teen.(Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)By Terry JamesBloomington police have found a missing person.Manuela Knackstedt was found Saturday safe in Bloomington.The 15 ye...
May 30, 2016
Girls Scouts of Central Illinois seeking private funding
The group has a gap of $75,000 to help fund its at-risk girls program. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Girl Scouts of Central Illinois are making a call for private donation...
May 30, 2016
