Category Archives: Local News
B-N Police Blotter: Fri. Jan. 8, 2016 – Sun. Jan. 10, 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. Fri. Jan. 8, 2016 City of Bloomington Call Tim...
Jan 11, 2016
Bloomington city council to discuss outsourcing golf operations
The city of Bloomington will discuss outsourcing operations at the city’s three golf courses, including Highland Park Golf Course, during a work session Monday night. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Go...
Jan 11, 2016
Suicidal subjects give warning signs
Many on the path to suicide show warning signs. (Courtesy PATH)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – The suicide of a friend of family member might not always be a surprise.Mark Benson of Real Change Clin...
Jan 10, 2016
MetroNet still needs to place infrastructure
MetroNet announced this week it plans to bring gigabit internet service to Bloomington-Normal. (Photo courtesy Flickr/FAN ANT)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – MetroNet has announced plans to brin...
Jan 10, 2016
Central Illinois under winter weather advisory at noon
(WJBC File Photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a winter weather advisory starting at noon on Saturday and going through 6 a.m. Sunday. The ...
Jan 09, 2016
You don’t have to starve to be on a diet
Your favorite treats can be a part of a healthy diet. (Flickr) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – If your New Year’s Resolution was to eat better and lose weight, you may already be thinking abo...
Jan 09, 2016
UPDATED: Bloomington teen found safe
(Photo courtesy Bloomington Police) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department reports that a 15-year-old girl who was reported missing on Friday has been found safe and ...
Jan 09, 2016
Ameren stands by storm response
Ameren Illinois Community Relations Coordinator Paulina Heinkel says the power company is standing by its response to last week’s ice storm. (Photo courtesy Flickr) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON ...
Jan 09, 2016
Normal enters new contract with Joe’s Towing
Joe’s has been working with Normal since the early 1990s. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Town of Normal has entered into a new agreement with Joe’s Towing for...
Jan 09, 2016
Normal enacts parking ban because of snow Saturday
By WJBC Staff NORMAL – A snow parking ban will go into effect on all streets within the Town of Normal effective at 5:00 p.m., Saturday, January 9, 2016 and will remain in effect until further n...
Jan 08, 2016
