Category Archives: Local News
Renner: TIF could pay for downtown development
The Front ‘N Center building is one of four in Downtown Bloomingotn that a developer wants to demolish. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Mayor Tari Renner said the down...
May 13, 2015
Vickerman named ISU advancement VP
Pat Vickerman is the new ISU vice president for University Advancement. (Photo courtesy ISU)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Illinois State University President Larry Dietz announced the appointment o...
May 13, 2015
Davis reintroduces job training bill
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis has reintroduced the Opportunity KNOCKS Act.By Eric StockWASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Taylorville, wants a second chance for his bill to help the unemployed get ...
May 13, 2015
UPDATED: Green Top Grocery to locate in Bloomington
Green Top Grocery will be built at a site near Beer Nuts and Constitution Trail at 921 E. Washington Street in Bloomington. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric Stock and Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON ̵...
May 13, 2015
Lincoln man gets 25 years for child pornography
By WJBC StaffLINCOLN – A Lincoln man faces 25 years in prison for possession of child pornography.Ronald Collins, 56, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison on Monday. He pled guilty to the...
May 12, 2015
Bloomington approves task force, possible Hershey traffic light, bicycle plan
Bloomington City Hall (WJBC file photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – A traffic signal and left turn lanes on all approaches of Hershey Road could be on the way as the Bloomington City Council ...
May 11, 2015
Murder appeal to be heard Tuesday
Jamie Snow was convicted in 2001 for the 1991 murder of Billy Little. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By Joe RagusaSPRINGFIELD – A man currently serving a life sentence for the murder of a Bl...
May 11, 2015
Berkshire Gardens CC Lane entrance closure
By WJBC staffNORMAL – Beginning at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday (weather and materials permitting), the southwest entrance of Berkshire Gardens CC Lane at Tamarack CC Trail and Haverhill CC Park will be ...
May 11, 2015
Bloomington discussing less parking on Hershey, creating budget task force
New stop lights along Hershey Road will mean eliminating some parking in the area. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington is looking to install stop lights on Hershey Road ...
May 11, 2015
Deadline approaching for Normal arts grant
The grants benefit arts programs and organizations in Normal. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnNORMAL – The deadline to apply for funding through the Town of Normal’s Harmon Arts Grant Program...
May 10, 2015
