Category Archives: Local News
McLean County lays groundwork for sales tax support
McLean County Matt Sorensen addressed the Normal Town Council on Monday regarding the county’s mental health needs at the jail. (Photo courtesy www.mcleancountyil.gov)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON &#...
Aug 18, 2015
Route 66 section near Towanda remains closed due to sinkhole
By Adam StudzinskiTOWANDA – A section of Route 66 near Towanda remains closed Tuesday due to a sinkhole which has made the road unstable.The sinkhole was found by State Police Friday. The sectio...
Aug 18, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. Aug. 17, 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. 17, 2015City of BloomingtonCall Time L...
Aug 18, 2015
Gill announces 5th congressional bid
David Gill has announced his candidacy for the Illinois 13th Congressional District. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington doctor David Gill says he has the cure for the nation...
Aug 18, 2015
Budget Task Force narrows down recommendations
(Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The task force in charge with tackling a projected $7 million deficit in Bloomington’s budget for the next fiscal year is about a week away from...
Aug 17, 2015
Hometown Military News: Aug. 17, 2015
Brig. Gen. Richard J. Hayes, Jr., the 39th Adjutant General of the Illinois National Guard, addresses the attendees during the Adjutant’s General Change of Command ceremony at the Chatham-Glenwo...
Aug 17, 2015
LaHood: Illinois’ lack of a budget ‘ridiculous’
State Sen. Darin LaHood is running for the 18th Congressional District special election. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Darin Lahood (R-Peoria) called it ‘ridiculou...
Aug 17, 2015
Jefferson Street in Bloomington to close
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Jefferson Street will be closed between Prairie Street and East Street to through traffic for a water main installation project.The closure will be in effect from Wedn...
Aug 17, 2015
UPDATED: Motorcyclist injured in Bloomington crash
Bloomington Police are investigating a crash involving a motorcyclist on Sunday. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A McLean County man is in critical condition after the motorcycle he ...
Aug 17, 2015
Normal to consider Sugar Creek improvements, discuss possible sales tax hike
Normal plans to vote on a project to make improvements to the northern portion of Sugar Creek. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Town Council will vote Monday night on ...
Aug 17, 2015
