Category Archives: Local News
B-N Police Blotter: Fri. June 19, 2015 – Sun. June 21, 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. June 19, 2015 City of Bloomington Call Ti...
Jun 22, 2015
Hometown Military News: June 22, 2015
Col. Troy Phillips of Springfield outgoing commander of the 404th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade hands the brigade colors to Brig. Gen Michael Zerbonia of Chatham the Land Forces Component Commander for...
Jun 22, 2015
Matthew Curry to headline at initial Bloomington Beer Fest
Matthew Curry will perform during the Bloomington Beer Fest on Aug. 22. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Organizers of the new Bloomington ...
Jun 22, 2015
Bloomington alderman to discuss public comment changes
Currently, residents making public comments in Bloomington can speak on any topic they wish. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington is looking at altering its public comm...
Jun 22, 2015
OSF St. Joseph recognized for excellence in gynecology surgery
OSF St. Joseph is one of just 10 hospitals in the state to receive the 2015 Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – OSF St. Joseph Medical Center w...
Jun 21, 2015
Study says parents need to give more money lessons to their children
A new survey by Country Financial says a majority of parents in the U.S. aren’t doing a good job teaching their children about money. (Photo by Pictures of Money/flickr)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON ...
Jun 21, 2015
Local expert weighs in on Duggar drama
By Connor BoydBLOOMINGTON – Josh Duggar’s sisters have continued the family’s defense of their brother.Allegations that the 19 Kids and Counting star had fondled five underage girls,...
Jun 21, 2015
ISU picked to participate in women in economics challenge
By Joe RagusaNORMAL – Illinois State University has been selected to be part of a nationwide initiative to bring more women into the field of economics.The Undergraduate Women in Economics Chall...
Jun 20, 2015
Flooding creates dangerous waterways
Illinois Department of Natural Resources urges safe waterway activity. (WJBC archive photo)By Connor BoydBLOOMINGTON – Residents along waterways should take caution due to rising water levels. I...
Jun 20, 2015
Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame accepting nominations
The Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame celebrates and promotes outdoor recreation.(Flickr/basecampbaker)By Connor BoydBLOOMINGTON – The Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) is looking for those who...
Jun 20, 2015
