Category Archives: Local News
Unit 5 approves property tax levy
(WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Unit 5 has approved its portion of the property tax levy. The district increased its levy by about 4 percent, but it likely won’t result in ho...
Dec 09, 2015
Reilly: Potential changes in Springfield mean more reliance on local revenues
Potential changes in Springfield and how to deal with those changes were topics of conversation Wednesday night. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – A potential property tax free...
Dec 09, 2015
Yamaguchi heads back to Bloomington ice
Kristi Yamaguchi is bringing an all-star cast of skaters to Bloomington (credit: U.S. Cellular Coliseum) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – If you watched figure skating in the 90’s, you likely ...
Dec 09, 2015
BPD search for missing Bloomington man
Ryan Kindig was reported missing on Dec. 6. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department is seeking the public’s help a...
Dec 09, 2015
United Way holds ‘December Dash’ for donations
Mid Central Community Action director Deborah White (left) and United Way campaign co-chair Sonja Reece (center) discuss the United Way annual campaign. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMING...
Dec 09, 2015
Davis backs visa waiver restrictions
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis voted for restrictions to the visa waiver program. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Rodney Davis)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) has joined his Ho...
Dec 09, 2015
Heartland Community College approves property tax levy increase
The increase means the owner of a $165,000 home will pay $15.86 more. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Heartland Community College has approved an 8.96 percent increase in its portion...
Dec 08, 2015
Once-fired Bloomington officer to receive large compensation package
(WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington and a police officer who was fired in 2010 after an incident at Stevenson Elementary School have reached a deal which m...
Dec 08, 2015
Heroic effort saves life on Thanksgiving
Bloomington Fire Chief Brian Mohr presented David Cummings with a ‘Challenge Coin’ and the fire extinguisher used in a Thanksgiving Day fire. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Terry James BLOO...
Dec 08, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. Dec. 7, 2015
By WJBC Staff A look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses. City of Bloomington has yet to post activity T...
Dec 08, 2015
