Category Archives: Local News
B-N Police Blotter: Thu. March 16, 2017
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Thu. March 16, 2017City of BloomingtonCall Time ...
Mar 17, 2017
JC Penney to close Eastland Mall store
J.C. Penney has become the fourth store at Eastland Mall to announce plans to close in 2017. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock and Sam Wood BLOOMINGTON – J.C. Penney has announced it’s closi...
Mar 17, 2017
Bloomington-Normal jobless rate rises since January 2016
The Bloomington-Normal jobless rate rose to 6.1 percent in January. (Photo courtesy Facebook/IDES) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – The unemployment rate rose in most Illinois metro areas over the pa...
Mar 17, 2017
Normal considering changes to public comment policy
The council’s current rules only allow a resident to speak once every 45 days. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Normal Town Council will consider changes to the town’...
Mar 17, 2017
SYNERGY HomeCare hosting class to help seniors learn social media skills
Facebook will be the primary focus of the class. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – SYNERGY HomeCare of Central Illinois is holding a special class Friday designed to help senior...
Mar 16, 2017
B-N Police Blotter: Wed. March 15, 2016
By WJBC Staff A look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses. March 15, 2017 City of Bloomington has yet to ...
Mar 16, 2017
Donation allows Salvation Army to purchase commercial fridge
The fridge was unveiled at the Salvation Army Thursday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Salvation Army in Bloomington has received a much needed donation for its food...
Mar 16, 2017
Illinois People’s Action makes push for Welcoming City ordinances
The group held a press conference at Unitarian Universalist Church Thursday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Illinois People’s Action, along with some local church ...
Mar 16, 2017
2 more Garth Brooks concerts coming to Champaign
Garth Brooks has four concerts scheduled for State Farm Center April 28-30. (Photo by Jeremy Cowart) By WJBC Staff CHAMPAIGN – Promoters have added two more Garth Brooks concerts scheduled for S...
Mar 16, 2017
Chateau reopened after fixing faulty fire alarm system
The hotel had been forced to close for having a non-operational fire alarm system. (Photo courtesy Google maps) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Chateau Hotel and Conference Center has been ...
Mar 15, 2017
