Category Archives: Local News
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
Bloomington P.D.: Deter thieves by putting items in trunk
By Greg Halbleib While you shop for holiday gifts, others are looking for presents without going into stores. Bloomington Police spokeswoman Sara Mayer tells WJBC’s Susan Saunders says some croo...
Dec 08, 2015
Durbin: All visitors to the US should be screened
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbinis calling for all visitors to the US to undergo a fungerprint screening before entering the U.S.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. D...
Dec 08, 2015
March primaries could become pressure point in Illinois budget impasse
State Sen. Brady said it’s possible Illinois might go the entire budget year without a complete spending plan. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomi...
Dec 07, 2015
Davis: Obama lacks comprehensive strategy to defeat ISIS
U.S. Rep Rodney Davis said President Obama’s address to the nation on Sunday failed to outline a clear strategy to defeat ISIS. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodne...
Dec 07, 2015
Normal to vote on redevelopment agreement for former Holiday Inn
The Holiday Inn in Normal closed in 2006. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The former Holiday Inn in north Normal might finally see some renovations after sitting vacant for nearly ...
Dec 07, 2015
Children’s Discovery Museum to hold children’s camps through holiday break
The Children’s Discovery Museum is holding camps for children that will be away from school for the holiday break. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – Parents looking for an activity th...
Dec 05, 2015
