Category Archives: Local News
Sandage: Legal pot proposal is a public safety threat
McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage said he along with other law enforcement officials are opposing the proposed legislation for legalizing recreational marijuana. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBL...
May 14, 2019
Clinton Superintendent: ‘All clear’ after bomb threat at Jr. High
Clinton School Superintendent Curt Nettles said the all clear was given after a bomb threat was made to Clinton Jr. High. (Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau photo) By Blake Haas...
May 14, 2019
Bloomington City Council approves ownership of chicken coops in city limits
On Monday, the Bloomington City Council approved new zoning laws to allow residents to apply for a permit for ownership of a chicken coop inside city limits. (WJBC)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Res...
May 14, 2019
City Council asked to aid Brandt’s growth plans, approve east side chicken coop
The Bloomington Council is set to vote Monday night on a proposal to increase the size of the area’s enterprise zone to help Brandt Industries receive state government incentives for a $3...
May 13, 2019
UPDATED: Carrillo makes “gender neutral” request
Jenn Carrillo (right) said she is asking fellow council members to do away with the term “alderman” for a more gender neutral title. (A.J. Harris/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGT...
May 10, 2019
ISU board approves tuition freeze for next school year
Illinois State University’s governing board approved to freeze tuition next school year. (WJBC File Photo) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – The Illinois State University Board of Trustees agr...
May 10, 2019
A Message from Scott Laughlin
Scott will be taking a leave of absence as he fights kidney cancer (PHOTO: Scott Miller, WJBC) To the WJBC listeners who have noticed my absence over the past couple of weeks – thank you!...
May 10, 2019
UPDATED: Artists fear Uptown mural demolition could happen soon
The latest in the legal battle to save this mural in Uptown Normal is a motion filed this week for a temporary restraining order to prevent demolition. (WJBC file photo) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL...
May 10, 2019
Council to vote on $55K lawsuit settlement against BPD
The Bloomington City Council will vote Monday night on a deal to settle out-of-court a lawsuit against the city and four Bloomington Police officers. (WJBC file photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMING...
May 09, 2019
“Alderman” seen as “masculine” title for Bloomington council
The Bloomington City Council posed for pictures May 1 when four new members were sworn into office. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Elected representatives...
May 09, 2019
