Category Archives: Local News
ISU searching for honorary degree nominees
Nominations for the honorary degree are being accepted until Sept. 15. (WJBC file photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Illinois State University is looking for a nominee to receive an honorary degree...
Aug 15, 2015
Durbin sees three outcomes to Iran nuclear talks
U.S. Sen Dick Durbin envisions three outcomes to nuclear talks with Iran, two of which he rejects. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) has voiced...
Aug 15, 2015
Barnett announces candidacy for McLean County Board
Josh Barnett is running for the 10th District seat on the McLean County Board in 2016. (Photo courtesy Josh Barnett)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The primary election for the McLean County Board is...
Aug 14, 2015
Catherine, Monroe streets closing for sewer work
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Weather permitting, Catherine Street will be closed to through traffic between Market Street and Monroe Street starting Monday for construction of a public sewer. The ...
Aug 13, 2015
Bloomington names new water director
Robert Yehl has worked with Bloomington since 2013. (Photo courtesy City of Bloomington)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington didn’t have to look too far to find its new water direct...
Aug 13, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Tue. Aug. 11, 2015
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Tue. Aug. 11, 2015City of BloomingtonCall Time L...
Aug 12, 2015
Students and staff: ISU move in going well
Parents and students flooded Watterson Towers to get moved in Wednesday morning. (Photo Courtesy of Andy Dahn)By Andy DahnNORMAL – Students and parents flooded the halls of Watterson Towers Wedn...
Aug 12, 2015
Renner speaks on Zoo, Budget Task Force
Bloomington mayor Tari Renner is happy the Flamingo Exhibit was approved. (WJBC file photo)By Nick McClintockBLOOMINGTON- Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner knows there has been a lot of discussion of the ...
Aug 12, 2015
Stayton charged with first-degree murder in Long Point shooting
(Flickr/Alan Cleaver)By Joe RagusaLONG POINT – A man from Streator has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder for the shooting death of a man in Long Point Sunday.David Stayton, 5...
Aug 11, 2015
Bloomington Budget Task Force could make recommendations in September
City Manager David Hales has heard some consensus for charging more for bulk waste removal. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s Budget Task Force is expected to ...
Aug 11, 2015
