Category Archives: Local News
B-N Police Blotter: Thu. Nov. 12, 2015
By WJBC Staff A look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses. Thu. Nov. 12, 2015 City of Bloomington has yet...
Nov 13, 2015
Madison and Bissell intersection closed for sewer repair
By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – The intersection of Madison Street and Bissell Street will be closed immediately due to an emergency sewer repair starting Friday until further notice.
Nov 13, 2015
Normal looking to purchase home on North School Street
The Town Council is looking to approve the purchase of the property for $190,000. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – A property which has had multiple problems in a historical neighbo...
Nov 13, 2015
Amtrak adds trains to Thanksgiving holiday schedule
(Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL – A record number of people traveled on Amtrak during the Thanksgiving holiday last year, so the travel service is going to add more trains to its r...
Nov 13, 2015
War veteran convicted of Normal home invasion
A Jury worked late into the afternoon before announcing the guilty verdict. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – A Diamond Illinois war veteran is being found guilty of home inv...
Nov 13, 2015
ISU students back Mizzou
ISU President Larry Dietz has agreed to meet with the students. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James NORMAL – Support for minority students at the University of Missouri stretches from the campus in...
Nov 13, 2015
Section of Lutz Road closed for shoulder and pavement repairs on Friday
BLOOMINGTON – Weather permitting, on Friday, November 13, 2015, Lutz Road between Morris Ave. and the Luther Oaks Entrance will be closed for shoulder and pavement repairs from 6:30 AM to 5:30 P...
Nov 12, 2015
Report calls for accountability with tax incentives
O’Grady says there should be more checks and balances for businesses that get tax incentives. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – Accountability has been lacking with businesses i...
Nov 12, 2015
Toys for Tots kicks off 2015 toy drive
(Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Toys for Tots of McLean County wants your help providing Christmas presents for less-fortunate children this year.Local organizer Troy Zeigler s...
Nov 12, 2015
ISU graduation rate reaches highest mark in recent history
ISU’s graduation rate is in the top 10 percent of the nation. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Illinois State University’s graduation rate has reached 73.4 percent, the hi...
Nov 12, 2015
