Category Archives: Local News
Fire damages vacant home on Grove St.
By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – A fire at a house under renovation on Bloomington’s west side caused an estimated $50,000 in damage late Thursday night. The Bloomington Fire Department repo...
Aug 11, 2017
Back to school 2017 could cost $700 per student
The cost of going back to school has risen to nearly $700 according to a new study from the National Retail Federation. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Steven Depo) By Illinois Radio Network LINCOLN – It...
Aug 11, 2017
Bloomington-Normal STEM program giving away glasses for eclipse
BN STEM and some local businesses are giving away safety glasses for viewing the solar eclipse on Aug. 21. (Photo courtesy Bloomington-Normal EDC)By Eric StockNORMAL – Some local teachers will b...
Aug 11, 2017
Bloomington tried to land Portillo’s in 1990s
Former owner of Brandtville and the Brandt Truck Line, John Brandt (left), chats with Dick Portillo in front of the replica of Portillo’s 1960’s era hot dog stand called The Dog House. (Ph...
Aug 11, 2017
Deadline extended for police review board applications
The deadline to apply to serve on the Public Safety and Community Relations Board has been extended to 5 pm Monday. (WJBC file photo) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington has extended its dea...
Aug 10, 2017
Unit 5 hopes 2016 bus fiasco is distant memory
Unit 5 and busing contractor First Student say they fixed problems that caused late and overcrowded buses the first several weeks of the last school year. (Photo courtesy flickr/flequi) By Howa...
Aug 10, 2017
Rain didn’t keep McLean County fair-goers away
The 2017 McLean County Fair had a strong turnout despite – at times – soggy conditions. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – The 2017 McLean County Fair is hist...
Aug 09, 2017
Amazon aims to inspire entrepreneurs at ISU
ISU alum Kristin Rae sells her apparel and luggage on Amazon. She’s telling her story on an educational video produced by Amazon to inspire other entrepreneurs. (Photo by WJBC̵...
Aug 09, 2017
Glen Campbell’s death sheds spotlight on Alzheimer’s
Glen Campbell died Tuesday at age 81. (Photo by Kris Connor/Getty Images)By Eric StockNORMAL – The death of legendary singer and songwriter Glen Campbell is putting the spotlight on Alzheimer...
Aug 09, 2017
Police in Normal probe convenience store robbery
The Normal Police Department is investigating a Tuesday robbery at a Casey’s General Store. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Normal Police) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Police in Normal are investigatin...
Aug 09, 2017
