Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington-Normal holiday trash, recycling schedules
By WJBC Staff Bloomington and Normal will both have garbage and recycling collections on Thanksgiving and the day after Thanksgiving on Friday, but bulk waste will not be collected. Normal Public Work...
Nov 23, 2015
Superintendent: Unit 5 on ‘thin ice’ as state budget impasse continues
Unit 5 Superintendent Mark Daniel said the district has 45 days worth of cash in reserves. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Unit 5 superintendent Mark Daniel said if the state goes into ...
Nov 23, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Fri. Nov. 20, 2015 – Sun. Nov. 22, 2015
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. Nov. 20, 2015 City of Bloomington Call Ti...
Nov 23, 2015
Amtrak expands service at Normal station for Thanksgiving week
Amtrak is adding routes on Wednesday and Sunday for the Thanksgiving holiday.(Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) By Dave Dahl/Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Over the river and through the woods could mean riding t...
Nov 23, 2015
Normal still deciding best route for Uptown pedestrian railroad crossing
The Uptown 2.0 Master Plan was approved this past week. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Town of Normal has officially approved the Uptown 2.0 Master Plan, but City Manag...
Nov 23, 2015
Early Sunday fire damages Bloomington home
By WJBC StaffFire heavily damaged a Bloomington residence early this morning.Firefighters say they received the call before 1:30 a.m. and found fire through the roof of the home at 2408 Driftwood Road...
Nov 22, 2015
Chambers: Be careful while reducing prison population
State’s Attorney Jason Chambers said he appreciates mandatory minimums. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Illinois should be careful when looking at ways to reduce the priso...
Nov 22, 2015
Local group helps vets with PTSD by giving guide dogs
TADSAW helps veterans with medical conditions like PTSD by pairing them with guide dogs. (Photo courtesy TADSAW)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Train a Dog, Save a Warrior, or TADSAW for short, is a ...
Nov 22, 2015
Back by popular demand: Reindeer poop
The Miller Park Zoological Society is selling reindeer gems Christmas tree ornaments. (Photo courtesy Miller Park Zoological Society)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Miller Park Zoo is turning its poo...
Nov 22, 2015
Lane reduction on East Washington Street in Bloomington
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington Water Department will be repairing an emergency water main leak on East Washington St. between Regency Dr. and Mercer Ave. Due to the area where the water m...
Nov 21, 2015
