Category Archives: Local News
B-N Police Blotter: Fri. Aug. 7, 2015 – Sun. Aug. 9, 2015
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Fri. Aug. 7, 2015City of Bloomington has yet to ...
Aug 10, 2015
Livingston County police investigating shooting death near Long Point
By WJBC StaffLivingston County Sheriff’s police say one man is dead and another man is in custody after a shooting yesterday afternoon near Long Point.Sheriff’s police from Livingston and ...
Aug 10, 2015
Bloomington council to consider property tax abatement for old Mid-City Hotel
The Bloomington City Council will consider a property tax abatement for the owner of the old Mid-City Hotel in downtown Bloomington if the owner redevelops the property into apartments by June 2017. (...
Aug 10, 2015
Survey: More Americans see value in college education
A Country Financial Security survey shows shifting sentiments about the value of a college education. (Photo by shiladsen/flickr) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – The cost of higher education keeps g...
Aug 09, 2015
Red Cross accepting local hero nominations
The American Red Cross needs your help finding heroes in our community. (WJBC File photo) By Connor Boyd BLOOMINGTON – The American Red Cross is asking for your help in honoring our local heroes...
Aug 09, 2015
Normal beginning Comprehensive Plan development
Normal will be working on a Comprehensive Plan over about the next two years. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – First it was Bloomington’s turn, now it’s Normal’s t...
Aug 09, 2015
U.S. farmers ready to reap benefits of refreshed ties with Cuba
Farmers could soon be reaping the benefits of having Cuba as a trading partner. (Photo courtesy Flickr) By Connor Boyd BLOOMINGTON – The United States can finally cash in on trades with o...
Aug 09, 2015
Bruegala to add ‘beer run’ at new site
Bruegala is moving from the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts to the Corn Crib this year. (Photo courtesy Bloomington-Normal Jaycees) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Organizers of the annual Bru...
Aug 08, 2015
Man struck by train early Saturday
By Nick McClintockNORMAL- Police are investigating the death a man after he was hit by a train early Saturday morning.McLean County Coroner Kathleen Davis says that her office was informed of a male p...
Aug 08, 2015
Heartland offers new agriculture courses
Heartland Community College is offering new “face-to-face” agriculture courses this fall. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – Heartland Community College is offering new “fa...
Aug 08, 2015
