Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington-Normal public works prepping for icy weekend
Public works crews are ready to battle ice this weekend. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – It’s looking to be a slick weekend in Bloomington-Normal, but public works crews...
Jan 13, 2017
Coliseum takes $674,000 operating loss
(WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – VenuWorks is reporting a $674,000 operating loss at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum. VenuWorks has operated the Coliseum since April 2016. The finan...
Jan 13, 2017
ISU naming bench in memory of Benjamin Allison
Benjamin Allison (right) died in January 2015. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Ben Allison’s Legacy) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Illinois State’s Board of Trustees on Friday unanimously app...
Jan 13, 2017
Joliet man designated sexually violent in McLean County court
Anthony Sullivan of Joliet must continue treatment at an Illinois Department of Human Services facility. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – A McLean County judge has ruled that a r...
Jan 13, 2017 (Photo courtesy: Law and Justice Center)
Illinois State sends off long serving board members
Betty Kinser (middle left), Jay D. Bergman (middle), and Anne Davis (middle right) all served as trustees for the final time Friday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Illino...
Jan 13, 2017
ISU football star and Olympic gymnast find similar interests as couple
Colton Underwood and Aly Raisman confirmed recently they’ve been dating for about three months. (Photo Facebook/Colton Underwood) By Greg Halbleib WASHINGTON, Ill. – Remember the video tha...
Jan 13, 2017
Economic Development Council prepares for one voice trip
Economic Development Council CEO Kyle Ham says the group will go to Washington, D.C. to gain funding for projects. (WJBC File Photo) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington-Normal Economi...
Jan 12, 2017
Former GOP chief optimistic new session will produce budget
Former Illinois GOP chairman Pat Brady does not expect a new state spending plan this month, but possibly during this legislative session. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib SPRINGFIELD – Former...
Jan 12, 2017
B-N Police Blotter: Wed. Jan. 11, 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. Wed. Jan. 11, 2017 City of Bloomington has yet...
Jan 12, 2017
District 87 examines school calendar draft, receives award nomination
Dr. Herschel Hannah presents the first draft of the 2017-2018 school year calendar. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – District 87 examined the first draft of the 2017-20...
Jan 11, 2017
