Category Archives: Local News
McLean County Board keeps regular meeting time
The McLean County Board voted to maintain its current meeting time today. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Board has decided to keep its current mee...
Dec 20, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. Dec. 19, 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. Mon. Dec. 19, 2016 City of Bloomington has yet...
Dec 20, 2016
Bloomington approves car dealer, grocery store incentives
The new Kroger is expected to be in operation by the end of 2018. (WJBC file photo)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – Thanks to the Bloomington City Council, two businesses are getting incentives tha...
Dec 20, 2016
State elections board: Don’t expect rogue electors in Springfield Monday
The Illinois Board of Elections conducts the electoral college vote today. (Google Street View photo)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – While there may be some fireworks as elect...
Dec 19, 2016
State high court: Legal shield from slip-and-fall lawsuits melts under sidewalk in disrepair
The Illinois Supreme Court says homeowners could be liable for certain slippery conditions on nearby sidewalks. (WJBC file photo) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network CARBONDALE – Can you b...
Dec 19, 2016
MCCA holds open house at substation location
Children in the neighborhood made Christmas cards while getting to know police officers. (Photo Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – To help ease the minds of residents in the comm...
Dec 19, 2016
Normal to refinance $23.5M bond
The bond was taken out in 2007 to help fund projects in Uptown Normal. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Normal is looking to take advantage of low interest rates by refinancing a $2...
Dec 19, 2016
Bloomington looking at lower Hershey Road speed limit, widening Linden
The Hershey Road speed limit is currently 40 miles per hour. (Photo courtesy Facebook/NHTSA) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington aldermen will vote Monday night on making changes to a p...
Dec 19, 2016
Country study shows many Illinois students learn finances with good grades
Country Financial’s latest survey shows Illinois students are learning how to earn income by succeeding in the classroom. (Logo courtesy Country Financial) By Greg Halbleib ...
Dec 18, 2016
AT&T to increase mobile internet speed in Bloomington
The internet speed of mobile devices will be increased under AT&T in Bloomington. (Photo Credit/Flickr Johan Larsson)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – AT&T customers in Bloomington can expec...
Dec 18, 2016
