Category Archives: Local News
Mitsubishi Motors increases its charity efforts in Bloomington-Normal
O’Brien Mitsubishi General Manager Ryan Gremore says Mitsubishi Motors is going to invest heavily in Bloomington-Normal. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL – Mitsubishi Motors Nor...
Feb 28, 2016
Bloomington tax preparer: Living inheritance more common
A local tax preparer says the so-called ‘living inheritance’ is becoming more common these days. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – If you get a financial gift from someon...
Feb 28, 2016
Connect Transit looking to offer Sunday service by end of summer
Connect Transit has been looking to introduce Sunday service for some time. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Connect Transit will be able to offer service on Sundays thank...
Feb 28, 2016
Polar Plunge a success for Special Olympics
By Nick McClintock BLOOMINGTON- Over 800 people made their way to Miller Park Saturday to jump into the ice cold water. These people though, were not crazy, they were helping support Special Olympics ...
Feb 27, 2016
Redbird Arena preparing to host IHSA Girls Basketball State Finals
Girls basketball teams from all over Illinois will battle for state titles at Redbird Arena. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – Redbird Arena is the site for this year's IHSA Girls Bas...
Feb 27, 2016
Former McLean County sheriff’s deputy sentenced to 4 years in prison
(Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – A former McLean County sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced to four years in prison for stealing over $100,000 from the po...
Feb 26, 2016
State Farm profits down in 2015, but net worth is up
(Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – State Farm saw a decline in profits last year.The company brought in $1.9 billion last year, down from $4.2 billion in 2014. State Farm’s net wo...
Feb 26, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Thu. Feb. 25, 2016
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Thu. Feb. 25, 2016City of Bloomington has yet to...
Feb 26, 2016
Benjamin Elementary teachers named National All Star Teachers of the Year
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Two teachers at Benjamin Elementary School were surprised with a special award Friday morning.Physical education instructors Jo Myers and To...
Feb 26, 2016
UPDATED: Man dies from self-inflicted gunshot wound after holding a woman at gunpoint
(Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Adam Studzinski and Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Police say a man from New Hampshire was holding a woman at gunpoint before he fled the scene and eventually shot himself.Normal Po...
Feb 26, 2016
