Category Archives: Local News

Lower: Bloomington should force entertainment venues to raise fees
Bloomington alderman Kevin Lower says the city needs to spend less on things like entertainment and more on streets and public safety. (Photo by Patti Penn/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Bloo...
Syndicated Author Mar 30, 2017

Bustos wants independent investigation into Trump’s Russia ties
U.S. Rep Cheri Bustos is calling for an independent investigation into President Donald Trump’s alleged ties to Russia. (Photo courtesy www.house.gov) By RFD Radio WASHINGTON – Western Ill...
Syndicated Author Mar 30, 2017

Normal solicits Harmon Arts grant applications
Normal will announce the winners of its Harmon Arts grants on July 5. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – The Town of Normal is seeking applications for arts-related projects, programs or eve...
Syndicated Author Mar 30, 2017

Former prosecutor says Schock recordings could be damaging
Pat Brady, former chairman of the Illinois Republican Party, has said the audio recordings of former Congressman Aaron Schock could have a significant impact on the trial. (WJBC file photo) By Eric St...
Syndicated Author Mar 29, 2017

3 mumps cases confirmed on Illinois State University campus
The McLean County Health Department says mumps could potentially spread on the ISU campus after three cases were confirmed this week. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – McLean County ...
Syndicated Author Mar 29, 2017

Renner, Lower differ on economic development
Bloomington alderman Kevin Lower (left) and mayor Tari Renner are running for mayor in the April 4 election. (Photos courtesy cityblm.org) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington mayor Tari Renn...
Syndicated Author Mar 29, 2017

Report: Schock claims staffer secretly recorded him for feds
Former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock faces a July 11 trial date. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – Lawyers for former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock are alleging federal investigators broke the law ...
Syndicated Author Mar 29, 2017

Motorcyclist injured in October crash files lawsuit against First Student
The motorcyclist in a crash at Bunn and Hazel streets in Bloomington is suing First Student. . (Photo by Kevin Embry) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – The company that buses Unit 5 students faces ...
Syndicated Author Mar 28, 2017
B-N Police Blotter: March 24-27, 2017
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Bloomington (March 23)CALL TIMELOCATION / BLOCK ...
Syndicated Author Mar 28, 2017

Veterans Parkway resurfacing project to begin next week
Work on a three-mile stretch of Veterans Parkway starting at the Fox Creek and Hamilton roads intersection will begin April 3. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Illinois Depar...
Syndicated Author Mar 28, 2017