Category Archives: Local News

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...
Syndicated Author Jan 29, 2017

Bloomington police investigating double-stabbing
Levi Gray is being held in the McLean County Jail pending charges in connection with a double stabbing in Bloomington on Saturday. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON –...
Syndicated Author Jan 29, 2017

ISU finances remain in good shape
ISU has not been affected as much by Illinois’ budget stalemate as some other public universities. (WJBC File Photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Despite the fact Illinois is currently not ...
Syndicated Author Jan 29, 2017

Microsoft and Normal partnership ramping up for entrepreneurs
Microsoft and Normal have developed a digital alliance to help entrepreneurs. (WJBC File Photo)By Greg HalbleibNORMAL – The partnership is ramping up between the Town of Normal and Microsoft to ...
Syndicated Author Jan 28, 2017

Retiring ISU chief of staff: News coverage has changed ‘dramatically’
Jay Groves last day at ISU will be April 30. (Photo courtesy Illinois State University)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Illinois State University Chief of Staff Jay Groves is calling it a career at th...
Syndicated Author Jan 27, 2017

Renner to focus on streets, infrastructure, economic development if re-elected
Tari Renner is looking for a second term as mayor. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s current mayor points to his experience in local government as som...
Syndicated Author Jan 27, 2017
B-N Police Blotter: Thu. Jan. 26, 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. Thu. Jan. 26, 2017 City of Bloomington has yet...
Syndicated Author Jan 27, 2017
Lane closures planned for Jefferson Street in Bloomington
By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Effective Monday to Wednesday next week, Bloomington Public Works crews are planning lane closures at the intersection of Jefferson and Roosevelt. One eastbound lane ...
Syndicated Author Jan 27, 2017

Bloomington-Normal unemployment rate falls despite job losses
Bloomington-Normal’s jobless rate improved over the last year, despite the loss of 1,100 jobs. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Department of Employment Security) By Eric Stock SPRINGFIELD R...
Syndicated Author Jan 27, 2017

Salvation Army beats Make A Difference campaign goal
Salvation Army Captain Paul James (left) stands with State Rep. Dan Brady (right). (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The local Salvation Army’s annual Make A Differen...
Syndicated Author Jan 26, 2017