Category Archives: Local News
Police continue to search for man who cut off monitor
(Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – Police are still looking for a man deemed sexually violent who they say broke free from his ankle monitor. David Her...
Mar 15, 2017
U of I president proposes more financial aid for Illinois students
University of Illinois President Tim Killeen has proposed funneling more financial aid to keep students in the state. (Photo courtesy Facebook/University of Illinois) By Greg Halbleib CHAMPAIGN –...
Mar 15, 2017
Mennonite Relief Sale set for 59th year
The sale begins Friday at 4:30 p.m. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The 59th annual Mennonite Relief Sale is this weekend at the Interstate Center in Bloomington. The sale kic...
Mar 15, 2017
CIRA officials to continue talks over expiring soccer fields
Central Illinois Regional Airport’s lease with the Prairie City Soccer League expires at the end of 2017. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – The clock has been ticking for years...
Mar 15, 2017
B-N Police Blotter: Tue. March 14, 2017
By WJBC Staff A look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses. Tue. March 14, 2017 City of Bloomington Call T...
Mar 15, 2017
Eureka College to pay tribute to Hollywood icon Charlton Heston
Eureka College will host Fraser Heston as part of its Ronald W. Reagan Society Book Series on March 24. (WJBC file photo) By WJBC Staff EUREKA – Eureka College will host the second installment o...
Mar 15, 2017
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. March 13, 2017
By WJBC Staff A look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses. Mon. March 13, 2017 City of Bloomington Call T...
Mar 14, 2017
Coliseum probe delays city audit
VenuWorks took over U.S. Cellular Coliseum in 2016. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington city officials are waiting for Illinois State Police to finish an investigation befo...
Mar 14, 2017
Sewer repairs planned at Mason and Walnut steets
(Photo courtesy Pixabay) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Effective immediately, the intersection of Mason and Walnut streets will be closed for sewer repairs. Drivers should find alternate routes. F...
Mar 14, 2017
LeRoy Police investigate armed robbery
The LeRoy Police Department reports two 18-year-old men were robbed at gunpoint on Sunday night. (Photo courtesy LeRoy Police Department) By Eric Stock LeROY – Police in LeRoy say two teenagers ...
Mar 14, 2017
