Category Archives: Local News

Barickman: Spending plan for local governments ‘problematic’
State Sen. Jason Barickman is supporting Marco Rubio for the GOP nomination for president. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Jason Barickman said law...
Syndicated Author Dec 03, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Wed. Dec. 2, 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. Wed. Dec. 2, 2015 City of Bloomington has yet ...
Syndicated Author Dec 03, 2015

Bloomington names Otto assistant city engineer
(Photo courtesy City of Bloomington) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington project engineer Ryan Otto has been promoted to assistant city engineer, a position vacated by Bob Yehl earlier this ...
Syndicated Author Dec 03, 2015
Part of Locust Street to close Thursday
By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON - Westbound Locust Street from Oak Street to Mason Street, will be closed to all traffic starting on Thursday due to sewer repairs and will reopen when work is completed. Wes...
Syndicated Author Dec 02, 2015

Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign passes $70,000 mark
The organization has a goal of $230,000 for the Red Kettle campaign. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Salvation Army in Bloomington is marching towards its fundraising goal...
Syndicated Author Dec 02, 2015

ISU sees $550,000 in donations for Giving Tuesday
The donations came from 1,445 different gifts. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The donations just kept rolling in for Illinois State University on Giving Tuesday.ISU received $556,73...
Syndicated Author Dec 02, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Tue. Dec. 1, 2015
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Tue. Dec. 1, 2015City of Bloomington has yet to ...
Syndicated Author Dec 02, 2015
Bloomington Human Relations Commission seeks award nominees
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington's Human Relations Commission is seeking nominations for its annual awards, to be presented at the Martin Luther King Luncheon on Jan. 16, 2016 at the Marri...
Syndicated Author Dec 02, 2015

Heartland faculty, trustees reach contract agreement
Heartland Community College faculty get 1 percent raises in the first of a three-year contract.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Heartland Community College)By Eric StockNORMAL – Faculty at Heartland Com...
Syndicated Author Dec 02, 2015

McLean County ballot positions decided
(WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Clerk’s Office held a drawing Tuesday morning to decide the order on the ballot for the March primary election. For Cou...
Syndicated Author Dec 01, 2015