Category Archives: Local News
Santa could be here before a balanced budget
State Sen. Bill Brady says this budget stalemate could last until March.(WJBC file photo) By Terry James SPRINGFIELD – Snow could fly, Santa could come, and the groundhog could see its shadow be...
Aug 17, 2015
Miller Park Zoo breaks ground on flamingo exhibit
The exhibit will likely open in March or April 2016. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Miller Park Zoo officially broke ground Monday on its new flamingo exhibit. It...
Aug 17, 2015
ISU breaks private fundraising record
The university nearly doubled a previous fundraising high this past year. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – Illinois State University raised a total of $36.8 million through private f...
Aug 17, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Fri. Aug. 14, 2015 – Sun. Aug. 16, 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. Aug. 14, 2015 City of Bloomington has yet...
Aug 17, 2015
Hometown Military News: Aug. 17, 2015
Brig. Gen. Richard J. Hayes, Jr., the 39th Adjutant General of the Illinois National Guard, addresses the attendees during the Adjutant’s General Change of Command ceremony at the Chatham-Glenwo...
Aug 17, 2015
LaHood: Illinois’ lack of a budget ‘ridiculous’
State Sen. Darin LaHood is running for the 18th Congressional District special election. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Darin Lahood (R-Peoria) called it ‘ridiculou...
Aug 17, 2015
Jefferson Street in Bloomington to close
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Jefferson Street will be closed between Prairie Street and East Street to through traffic for a water main installation project.The closure will be in effect from Wedn...
Aug 17, 2015
UPDATED: Motorcyclist injured in Bloomington crash
Bloomington Police are investigating a crash involving a motorcyclist on Sunday. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A McLean County man is in critical condition after the motorcycle he ...
Aug 17, 2015
Normal to consider Sugar Creek improvements, discuss possible sales tax hike
Normal plans to vote on a project to make improvements to the northern portion of Sugar Creek. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Normal Town Council will vote Monday night o...
Aug 17, 2015
Duckworth still reading into Iran deal, slams Kirk for rush to judgment
Senate candidate and U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth stopped in Bloomington Sunday to meet with the McLean County Democratic Party. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Democratic candidate f...
Aug 16, 2015
