Category Archives: Local News
Illinois Wesleyan professor conducts dog study
Illinois Wesleyan professor Ellen Furlong is conducting a study on the behaviors of dogs. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – An Illinois Wesleyan professor is trying to get ins...
Jun 05, 2015
Bloomington man found, arrested for armed robbery
Bloomington Police found and arrested Antonio Conely Thursday night. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – A man, who was reported missing last week, has been ...
Jun 05, 2015
Barickman: Illinois faces ‘dark summer’ due to budget impasse
State Sen. Jason Barickman said the GOP is willing to compromise with Illinois Democrats on the budget. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Jason Baric...
Jun 04, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Wed. June 3, 2015
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Wed. June 3, 2015City of Bloomington has yet to ...
Jun 04, 2015
Bloomington Library Board fails again to select firm to help expansion
The Bloomington Public Library Board voted to a draw Wednesday when it came down to selecting one of two architecture firms to expand the library. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The...
Jun 03, 2015
Agenies searching for missing kayaker to be reduced
Abel Martinez went missing after a kayaking accident Sunday. (Photo courtesy ciproud.com)By Adam StudzinskiCONGERVILLE – The Peoria Journal Star reported the search will continue for Abel Martin...
Jun 03, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Tue. June 2, 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. June 2, 2015City of Bloomington has yet to ...
Jun 03, 2015
Search for missing kayaker becomes recovery mission
Abel Martinez went missing after a kayaking accident on Sunday. (Photo courtesy ciproud.com)By Eric StockCONGERVILLE – It is now a recovery mission in Woodford County where a kayaker went missin...
Jun 03, 2015
Energy rates to increase by 30 percent for Ameren customers
Ameren customers in Southern and Central Illinois will see a 30% increase in fees this year. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Residents in Southern and Central Illinois that receive po...
Jun 02, 2015
Mitsubishi sales jump 31.7 percent in May
(WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – It’s the same story, just a different month for Mitsubishi Motors.The company reported May sales were up 31.7 percent compared to May 2014....
Jun 02, 2015
