Category Archives: Local News
SEIU Healthcare Illinois union pushes for more child care funding
The Illinois Department of Human Services held a public hearing in Bloomington Tuesday regarding a proposed two-year plan on child care and early learning funding. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOO...
Feb 09, 2016
South East Street lane restriction in place in Bloomington
By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – The northbound lane of South East Street between Oakland Avenue and Jackson Street will be closed to thru traffic during Feb.11-17 while building demolition occurs. D...
Feb 09, 2016
Bloomington Liquor Commission discusses license, video gaming fees
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Liquor Commission held a public hearing Tuesday on the possibility of raising liquor license fees and creating a video gam...
Feb 09, 2016
MCHD: Mumps continues spreading in McLean County
The county health department said most of the mumps cases are tied to the ISU campus. (WJBC File Photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The mumps virus in McLean County continues to spread. The...
Feb 09, 2016
Bloomington Police seize 5 illegal guns
Bloomington Police display items seized from recent gun crime investigations. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Police Department) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Coming off the city’s safe...
Feb 09, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. Feb. 8, 2016
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Mon. Feb. 8, 2016City of Bloomington has yet to ...
Feb 09, 2016
Bloomington holds public hearing on proposed Empire Street TIF district
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington is hearing the public’s view on a proposed TIF district meant to provide economic incentives for many properties along the nort...
Feb 09, 2016
Bloomington council delays vote on bulk waste pickup fee increase
(Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council is again delaying a vote on a fee increase for curbside bulk waste pickup.“This is like a bad Halloween movie,̶...
Feb 09, 2016
Bloomington man dies after being struck by train
(Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – A 37-year-old man died after being struck by a train early Monday morning. McLean County Coroner Kathy Davis said George Denis...
Feb 08, 2016
YWCA again hosting One Billion Rising event
It’s the fourth year the YWCA has hosted an One Billion rising event. (Photo courtesy YWCA McLean County) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The YWCA of McLean County is partnering with othe...
Feb 08, 2016
