Category Archives: Local News
B-N Police Blotter: Wed. March 2, 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. Wed. March 2, 2016 City of Bloomington has yet...
Mar 03, 2016
Unit 5 parents express concern with possible new school times
A large crowd packed the Unit 5 school board meeting on Wednesday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Unit 5 parents are concerned with a possibility of different school day star...
Mar 02, 2016
Fell Avenue from Irving to Vernon closing
By WJBC Staff NORMAL – Fell Avenue between Irving Street and Vernon Avenue will be closed to through traffic on Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. due to apartment construction operations.
Mar 02, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Tue. March 1, 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. Tue. March 1, 2016 City of Bloomington has yet...
Mar 02, 2016
Volunteers promote Read Across America day at local schools
Oakland Elementary School Principal David LaFrance reads to students to mark Read Across America Day. (Photo by WJBC Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Students at a Bloomington grade ...
Mar 02, 2016
ISU earns StormReady University distinction from National Weather Service
National Weather Service Meteorologist Chris Miller (left) presents ISU president Larry Dietz and emergency manager Eric Hodges (center) with the StormReady University distinction. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) B...
Mar 02, 2016
Registration for Bloomington garden plots opens March 31
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts will open registration on March 31 for the Community Gardens for Bloomington residents only.Proof of residency, such as...
Mar 02, 2016
Data breach at ISU causes misdirected payments
The breach was discovered on Monday. (WJBC File Photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – A data breach at Illinois State University caused the payroll of 13 university employees to be misdirected.Chief ...
Mar 01, 2016
Longtime county board member Owens running for reelection
Benjamin Owens is running for reelection to the McLean County Board District 10 seat. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – A county board member who has represented District 10 for over 1...
Mar 01, 2016
McLean County coroner candidate has disagreements with incumbent
Gary Morefield has previously worked in the coroner’s office. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – One candidate for McLean County coroner already has experience as a de...
Mar 01, 2016
