Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington Police investigating Saturday shooting
The Saturday shooting sent one man to the hospital with a gunshot wound. (WJBC File Photo)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are investigating a Saturday night shooting that sent one ...
Aug 23, 2015
Salvation Army posts successful summer fan drive
Over 550 fans were given away by the Salvation Army this summer. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – The Salvation Army of McLean County gave away 568 fans this year during their summer f...
Aug 23, 2015
Ameren Illinois makes $50,000 donation to Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Ameren’s donation will go towards screening and training mentors. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Illinois)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Ameren Illinois has ...
Aug 23, 2015
Tourism officials petition lawmakers to preserve funding during impasse
The Sugar Creek Arts Festival in Uptown Normal is one of many tourism events in the Twin Cities each summer. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington-Normal CVB)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Local tour...
Aug 23, 2015
Habitat for Humanity celebrating 30th anniversary
The group has plans to continue helping the community as they celebrate 30 years. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Habitat for Humanity of McLean County is celebrating their 30th anniv...
Aug 22, 2015
McLean County Clerk expects low special election turnout
Michael is expecting another disappointing voter turnout percentage. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – The race between Darin LaHood and Rob Mellon will come to a close during the Sept....
Aug 21, 2015
Normal ranked 10th best Midwest community for millennial job seekers
Normal was the top ranked city in Illinois. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Town of Normal has been named the 10th best place in the Midwest for millennial job seekers by nerdwal...
Aug 21, 2015
Former owner of Wildwood Industries dies in prison
By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Gary Wilder, a Bloomington man who was convicted five years ago in a $220 million Ponzi scheme, has died while serving time in federal prison.The 73-year-old was ...
Aug 21, 2015
ISU expert: Flamingo wing clipping helps zoo education
Bloomington Parks Director Jay Tetzloff says flamingos are frightened easily and it’s not safe for them to fly. (Photo by angela n./flickr)By Eric StockNORMAL – A zoology expert at Illinoi...
Aug 21, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Thu. Aug. 20, 2015
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Thu. Aug. 20, 2015City of BloomingtonCall Time L...
Aug 21, 2015
