Category Archives: Local News
Coroner reveals new information on death of Hoeniges
John Hoeniges died in an elevator accident at the McLean County Law and Justice Center Tuesday morning. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County coroner said the man, who ...
May 27, 2015
Renner: Task force should have ‘open mind’ on budget solutions
Bloomington mayor Tari Renner says he wants to give the city’s new budget task force as much leeway as possible to come up with solutions to address a $7 million shortfall. (WJBC file photo) By ...
May 27, 2015
Rep. Brady: Democrats trying to push through ‘sham’ budget
State Rep. Dan Brady said lawmakers are likely looking at an overtime session with a Sunday budget deadline looming. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – State Rep. Dan Brady, R-Bloomin...
May 27, 2015
Towanda Barnes closing between Ft. Jesse and Raab roads
By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Towanda Barnes Road between Ft. Jesse Road and Raab Road will be closed to through traffic starting Monday and going through Friday, June 5, weather permitting, for c...
May 27, 2015
Bloomington supports application for federal grant for jail, transit
Big changes could be coming to the McLean County Jail and Connect Transit center. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington is putting its support behind an application ...
May 27, 2015
Bloomington approves Uber ordinance
The city has approved an ordinance that allows companies like Uber to operate legally. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON -An ordinance that allows transportation network companies l...
May 26, 2015
One dead after elevator accident at McLean County Law and Justice Center
One person is dead after an elevator accident at the McLean County Law and Justice Center. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Multiple agencies, including the Illinois Fire Marshall&#...
May 26, 2015
Illinois State’s University Galleries to host new fundraiser
University Galleries will be hosting ‘Gala at the Gallery’ on Saturday. (Photo courtesy Illinois State University/flickr) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Illinois State University will be sho...
May 26, 2015
EDC chief: Bloomington needs open mind for downtown proposal
The Commerce Bank building is one of four in downtown Bloomington that is part of a proposed redevelopment plan. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – One of the key players in a downtow...
May 26, 2015
Police in Normal investigate shots fired report
By Eric StockNORMAL – Police in Normal say no arrests have been made and there’s no sign of property damage after someone called in a report of shots fired on Monday.Police responded to a ...
May 26, 2015
