Category Archives: Local News
OSF St. Joseph receives high rating for safety
OSF St. Joseph is receiving high marks for safety. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – Illinois hospitals are rated every year for safety. Showing up in the top 15 is OSF St. Joseph M...
May 03, 2016
Koos’ Germany trip produces ‘strong possibilities’
Mayor Chris Koos made the trip last week. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Normal Mayor Chris Koos’ trip last week to what’s known as the world’s largest industrial ...
May 03, 2016
Bloomington-Normal garden walk marks 20 years
Tickets are on sale for the Glorious Gardens Festival Garden Walk.. (Photo courtesy Donna Dickson)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington-Normal’s annual Glorious Garden Festival Garden Wal...
May 03, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. May 2, 2016
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Mon. May 2, 2016City of Bloomington has yet to p...
May 03, 2016
Bipartisan panel working on Illinois budget compromise
State Rep. Dan Brady is part of a bipartisan group of lawmakers that’s working behind the scenes on possible solution to the state’s 10-month old budget stalemate. (Photo courtesy Facebook...
May 03, 2016
Koos not surprised by Mitsubishi plant sale
The sale of the plant was announced last week. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Normal Mayor Chris Koos wasn’t surprised by the sale of the Mistubishi Motors plant to Maynards...
May 03, 2016
Normal approves amended IDOT agreement
The deal is regarding future work near Uptown Station. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Normal Town Council voted Monday night to amend an intergovernmental agreement with the I...
May 02, 2016
Connect Transit hears from public on proposed routes
Many Bloomington-Normal residents packed the Normal town Council chambers Monday to express their opinions. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Connect Transit held a public heari...
May 02, 2016
Report: School consolidations could save Illinois $170 million annually
State Sen. Bill Brady says school consolidations should be decided at the local level. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A report from the Illinois Policy Institute claims the state co...
May 02, 2016
Bloomington to begin fire hydrant testing
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Fire hydrant testing starts Monday in Bloomington. The testing will continue throughout the summer months.Fire hydrants are tested to identify any that are broken or m...
May 02, 2016
