Category Archives: Local News
Salvation Army officially opens new computer lab
The McLean County Chamber of Commerce was on hand for the ribbon cutting. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Salvation Army of McLean County held a ribbon cutting ceremo...
Oct 28, 2015
Heartland Community College administrators, faculty union set second mediation date
(WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL – Heartland Community College is headed back to mediation with its faculty union. The administration and the Heartland Faculty Association met Tuesday with...
Oct 28, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Tue. Oct. 27, 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. Oct. 27, 2015City of Bloomington has yet to...
Oct 28, 2015
Bloomington aldermen examine ways to close budget deficit
Bloomington mayor Tari Renner. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington aldermen are starting to shed some light on where they might want to see the city plug its deficit.At a rec...
Oct 28, 2015
Rep. Brady: Public feedback still matters during budget impasse
State Rep. Dan Brady says he encourages the public to sign petitions and share with legislators how the state budget stalemate is affecting them. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Stat...
Oct 28, 2015
ISU credit rating remains stable as six other universities see downgrades
(WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL – Illinois State University has been spared from having its credit rating downgraded by Moody’s Investors Service, a claim six other public universit...
Oct 27, 2015
Connect Transit sees drop in ridership
General Manager Andrew Johnson (left) said there are a few reasons Connect Transit saw a drop in riders. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The first quarter of Connect Tran...
Oct 27, 2015
UPDATED: BPD arrest 3 after burglary attempt
A suspect vehicle crashed into a building after attempting to flee from police. (Photo courtesy BPD) By Eric Stock and Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police say they arrested t...
Oct 27, 2015
Bloomington hires firm to study Hamilton Road extension
Drivers travel Rhodes Lane when headed eastbound from Hamilton Road in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy Google Maps) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington city officials say an extension of Hamilt...
Oct 27, 2015
Bloomington staff recommends level property tax levy for 2015
Bloomington City Hall. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council will vote on a proposed 2015 property tax levy at its first meeting in November. Finance Directo...
Oct 27, 2015
