Category Archives: Local News
B-N Police Blotter: Thu. Nov. 11, 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. Thu. Nov. 11, 2015 City of Bloomington has yet...
Nov 12, 2015
Unit 5 examines potential property tax levy
The potential levy is not expected to effect the amount homeowners pay. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Unit 5 is looking to increase its portion of the property tax levy by 4 perc...
Nov 11, 2015
District 87 expecting continued decrease in enrollment
Less students in district classrooms could mean smaller staff numbers. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – Looming changes in Illinois and Bloomington-Normal could mean less students in...
Nov 11, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Tue. Nov. 10, 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. Tue. Nov. 10, 2015 City of Bloomington Call Ti...
Nov 11, 2015
YWCA inducts veterans into Veterans Corps
Mayor Tari Renner (right) was on hand for Wednesday’s ceremony. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The YWCA of McLean County inducted local veterans into the newly formed V...
Nov 11, 2015
Rep. Davis: VA still plagued by long delays
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (left) met with veterans at the World War II Memorial in Washington in October. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Rodney Davis)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – As the line of patients wai...
Nov 11, 2015
Renner: Parks and rec likely starting point in budget cuts
Bloomington city officials have said Highland Park Golf Course is projected to lose $300,000 in the 2017 Fiscal Year. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Golf Bloomington)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Mayor T...
Nov 11, 2015
Bloomington fire truck damaged while responding to call
A Bloomington fire truck was damaged in a crash on Tuesday.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Fire Department)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Fire officials say a driver was ticketed after they cra...
Nov 11, 2015 (Photo courtesy: City of Bloomington Fire/File)
Davis tours Chestnut mental health crisis unit
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (left) hoped to gain ideas for improving mental health care during his visit. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville...
Nov 10, 2015
Legislation to fund Illinois higher education passes in a House committee
A bill funding MAP grants and ISU is moving through the Illinois House. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL – State lawmakers are going to try funding universities at a rate that’s bett...
Nov 10, 2015
