Category Archives: Local News
Reilly expecting ‘minimal’ reductions to district staff
By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – District 87 staff members concerned with their job security can breathe a sigh of relief. Superintendent Barry Reilly said the school board approving a letter o...
Feb 24, 2016
Benjamin wants to cut county board spending
Diane Benjamin of Ellsworth is running as a write-in candidate for McLean County Board District 2. (Photo courtesy Diane Benjamin) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – A woman from Ellsworth is running a...
Feb 24, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Tue. Feb. 23, 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. Feb. 23, 2016 City of Bloomington has yet...
Feb 24, 2016
Snow and wind causing obstruction with traffic lights
(Photo courtesy David Lofink/flickr) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The winter weather is causing some problems on the roadways. Bloomington Public Works Director Jim Karch said one problem is with...
Feb 24, 2016
Winter Storm, Blizzard warnings issued for Central Illinois
Portions of Central Illinois could get 6 to 7 inches of snow on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy National Weather Service)By Eric StockLINCOLN – Mother Nature is about to show us winter is far from ov...
Feb 24, 2016
Hy-Vee recalls macadamia nuts due to possible health risk
Some Hy-Vee macadamia nuts could increase the risk of salmonella exposure. (Photo courtesy Hy-Vee)By WJBC StaffWEST DES MOINES, Iowa – Hy-Vee is voluntarily recalling Hy-Vee 2-ounce macadamia nu...
Feb 24, 2016
Heyworth upholds decision to fire police chief
Chris Lane (center) was fired as Heyworth police chief effective Feb. 16. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiHEYWORTH – Residents packed the Heyworth Hall Tuesday night to express their sup...
Feb 23, 2016
ISU Supreme Court scholar calls threat to block Obama appointment ‘unprecedented’
The Supreme Court could be left with eight justices for awhile. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Chris Phan) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Any appointment made by President Obama to replace Antonin Scalia o...
Feb 23, 2016
Judge denies Davis-Dickson’s appeal for sentence reduction on murder charge
Willie Chambers (left), Tory Washington (center) and Anthony Davis-Dickson (right) beat Ronald Smith to death in June 2014. (Photos courtesy McLean County Jail.) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – A Mc...
Feb 23, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. Feb. 22, 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. Mon. Feb. 22, 2016 City of Bloomington has yet...
Feb 23, 2016
