Category Archives: Local News
BPD chief: Car thefts up, overall crime down in 2015
Chief Brendan Heffner asked residents to make sure their cars are locked. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Overall crime was down again in Blooming...
Jan 12, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. Jan. 11, 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. Jan. 11, 2016 City of Bloomington has yet...
Jan 12, 2016
Renner says Bloomington made strides in 2015
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner delivered his State of the City address Monday night. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tari Renner)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner said he’s ...
Jan 12, 2016
Morning commute slowed by snow, high winds
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory until 9 a.m. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – High winds combined with dry snow to create treacherous drivin...
Jan 12, 2016
Bloomington approves change to rental inspection program fee structure
Alderwoman Amelia Buragas asks questions during Monday’s city council meeting. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – A lot of landlords in Bloomington will be paying more for their r...
Jan 12, 2016
ISU covers MAP grants this Spring, IWU and Heartland are not
(WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Illinois State University is going to cover MAP grants for nearly 4,000 students this Spring, but other college students in Bloomington-Normal may hav...
Jan 11, 2016
Supreme Court case could end ‘fair share’ union payments
The court likely won’t issue its ruling until summer. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Chris Phan)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – A case being heard by the U.S. Supreme Court Monday could cause fall...
Jan 11, 2016
Sorensen arraignment delayed
McLean County Board Chairman Matt Sorensen has been indicted on federal wire fraud charges stemming from his time as a consultant for State Farm. (Photo courtesy www.mcleancountyil.gov)By Eric StockCH...
Jan 11, 2016
Newson murder trial set for jury selection
(Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Jury selection is set to begin Monday morning for the trial of a man from Normal charged with murder. Tracy Newson, 49, is accused of killing C...
Jan 11, 2016
Bloomington doctor suggests USDA calorie guidelines too high for some
The USDA recommends in its new dietary guidelines consuming a variety of vegetables and whole fruits. (Photo by Robert Couse-Baker/flickr) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington doctor said n...
Jan 11, 2016
