Category Archives: Local News
McLean County asks Schock to pay for special election
U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock resigned in March amid a federal investigation. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – McLean County is formally requesting Aaron Schock help cover the county’...
Jun 17, 2015
Heartland Community College passes budget, wage increase
Heartland Community College trustees John Copes, Don Gibbs and Jim Drew listen to a budget presentation Monday night. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL – Heartland Community College has pas...
Jun 16, 2015
Connect Transit holds first of two listening sessions
Connect Transit is offering the public a chance to give feedback about the organization. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Connect Transit is holding a pair of public liste...
Jun 16, 2015
McLean County approves mental health advisory council
The McLean County Board has approved a new mental health advisory council to address gaps in care. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – McLean County will be setting up a new advisory cou...
Jun 16, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. June 15, 2015
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Mon. June 15, 2015City of BloomingtonCall Time L...
Jun 16, 2015
Normal approves rezoning of area of South Cottage Village PUD
The Town Council voted to remove a portion of the South Cottage Village PUD to allow a Dollar General to be developed. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Normal Town Council ...
Jun 16, 2015
Downtown redevelopment proposal won’t be called for a vote
The Bloomington City Council will continue looking at ways to redevelop downtown Bloomington after Monday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON R...
Jun 15, 2015
Sen. Brady: Budget situation bad, not worst he’s seen
State Sen. Bill Brady isn’t expecting a budget by July 1. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) said the fight over Illinois’ budge...
Jun 15, 2015
Bloomington’s Cub Foods to close
Bloomington’s Cub Foods will close within 30 days. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – After operating in the city for more than 30 years, the Cub Foods at 403 N. Veter...
Jun 15, 2015
Report: Future of Mitsubishi plant in Normal being evaluated
Mitsubishi Motors employed 1,251 full-time equivalent workers in 2014. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockSAN FRANCISCO – A Mitsubishi Motors official said the automaker is doing an evaluation of the...
Jun 15, 2015
