Category Archives: Local News
BPD arrest man on armed robbery, parole violation charges
(Flickr/davidsonscott15)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – A man from Normal has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery which took place at 6 Strawflower Ln. in Bloomington on July 11.Le...
Aug 25, 2015
BN Advantage aims to boost Bloomington-Normal’s attractiveness to investors
Members of BN Advantage meet with media at a luncheon Tuesday. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Several organizations are partnering to lead an economic development initiative called ...
Aug 25, 2015
Bloomington hires firm to study shopping center TIF proposal
Bloomington city manager David Halessaid hiring an outside firm to do a TIF feasibility the study would better prepare the city for a legal challenge should there be one. (WJBC file photo)By Eric Stoc...
Aug 25, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. Aug. 24, 2015
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Mon. Aug. 24, 2015City of BloomingtonCall Time L...
Aug 25, 2015
Kinzinger concerned about VA delays
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger said he’s backing Jeb Bush for President.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Adam Kinzinger)By Eric StockCHANNAHON – U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger isn’t ready to join collea...
Aug 25, 2015
University of Illinois provost to resign
A second high-ranked official at the University of Illinois has resigned following an email controversy. (WJBC file photo)By Tim Dittman/Illinois Radio NetworkCHAMPAIGN – The fallout continues f...
Aug 25, 2015
OSF shoe drive collects over 3,300 pounds of shoes
OSF has donated over 19,000 pairs of shoes in the last 13 years. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The 13th annual OSF St. Joseph Medical Center shoe drive to benefit Home Sw...
Aug 24, 2015
BPD investigating armed robbery at AT&T store
The robbery reportedly took place Sunday afternoon. (Photo courtesy Flickr/MattyRing)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Four suspects are wanted by Bloomington police for alleged involvement in an ...
Aug 24, 2015
Rep. Davis: White House advisory panel to challenge, help schools
U.S. Rep Rodney Davis serves on the White House’s Higher Education Advisory Committee. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockTAYLORVILLE – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis is urging colleges and unive...
Aug 24, 2015
Daniel: Unit 5 watching salary hikes to avoid pension fines
Unit 5 superintendent Mark Daniel has helped schools kickoff the Promise Council for the 2015-1206 school year. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – Unit 5 has paid nearly a $250,000 in fines ...
Aug 24, 2015
