Category Archives: Local News
Bradley: Dems will fight Gorsuch, but won’t stop confirmation
Supreme Court scholar Bob Bradley says he expects Senate Democrats will mount some opposition to Neil Gorsuch, President Trump’s nominee to the high court. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Chris Phan) By ...
Feb 01, 2017
Economic developers not surprised by Caterpillar move
Caterpillar will reportedly move about 100 top executive to Chicago by the end of 2017. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Caterpillar)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Caterpillar’s decision t...
Feb 01, 2017
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. Jan. 30, 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. Jan. 30, 2017 City of Bloomington has yet...
Jan 31, 2017
UPDATED: Caterpillar moving corporate offices to Chicago
Caterpillar’s new HQ will have about 300 workers. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Caterpillar) By Adam Studzinski PEORIA – Caterpillar announced Tuesday morning it’s moving its corporate he...
Jan 31, 2017
Bloomington man charged with attempted murder
Levi Gray is being held in the McLean County Jail on charges stemming from a double stabbing in Bloomington on Saturday. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – McLean Co...
Jan 31, 2017
U.S. Rep. Davis: Dangerous to call executive order ‘Muslim ban’
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis spoke on the issue Monday in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy YouTube/Rodney Davis) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) said people need to...
Jan 30, 2017
Bloomington woman honored for helping the homeless
Trudy Strand (left) poses with Salation Army social services director Gaby Dontea as Strand was presented the Salvation Army of McLean County’s David Penn Memorial Volunteer of the Year award. (...
Jan 30, 2017
B-N Police Blotter: Fri. Jan. 27, 2017 – Sun. Jan. 29, 2017
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Fri. Jan. 27, 2017City of Bloomington has yet to...
Jan 30, 2017
YWCA heads McLean County voter registration effort
The YWCA is working with several other non-profits to get residents registered to vote in the upcoming local elections. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – The YWCA is l...
Jan 30, 2017
ISU police provide ‘soft’ interview room for crime victims
Crime victims have a more supportive environment with a new interview room just for them at Illinois State University Police headquarters. (Photo courtesy Illinois State University) By Greg Hal...
Jan 29, 2017
