Category Archives: Local News
Renner: Parks and rec likely starting point in budget cuts
Bloomington city officials have said Highland Park Golf Course is projected to lose $300,000 in the 2017 Fiscal Year. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Golf Bloomington)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Mayor T...
Nov 11, 2015
Bloomington fire truck damaged while responding to call
A Bloomington fire truck was damaged in a crash on Tuesday.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Fire Department)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Fire officials say a driver was ticketed after they cra...
Nov 11, 2015 (Photo courtesy: City of Bloomington Fire/File)
Davis tours Chestnut mental health crisis unit
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (left) hoped to gain ideas for improving mental health care during his visit. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville...
Nov 10, 2015
Legislation to fund Illinois higher education passes in a House committee
A bill funding MAP grants and ISU is moving through the Illinois House. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL – State lawmakers are going to try funding universities at a rate that’s bett...
Nov 10, 2015
Bloomington makes donation to history museum capital campaign
The museum is looking to raise $3 million through its capital campaign. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Museum of History is getting a $250,000 donation from...
Nov 10, 2015
Baby Fold counts on Festival of Trees fundraiser during budget deadlock
Festival of Trees will be held Nov. 19-22. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Festival of Trees) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – The Festival of Trees is hoping for a more festive look this year. Melissa Enge...
Nov 10, 2015
Clare House founder named Don Munson Spirit award winner
Tina Sipula is the 2015 WJBC Don Munson Spirit of McLean County Award winner. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A woman who has feed the hungry and sheltered battered women ...
Nov 10, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. Nov. 9, 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. Mon. Nov. 9, 2015 City of Bloomington Call Tim...
Nov 10, 2015
Zimmerman’s bond reduced to $2 million
Kirk Zimmerman has been in the McLean County Jail since his arrest. (Pool photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Accused murderer Kirk Zimmerman’s bond has been reduced. Zimmerman is char...
Nov 09, 2015
Towanda Avenue to close for sewer repairs
By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON - Southbound Towanda Avenue from Monroe Street to Washington Street will be closed immediately for emergency sewer repairs and it will be reopened as soon as work is complete...
Nov 09, 2015
