Category Archives: Local News
Dietz: ISU remains ‘strong and stable’
ISU President Larry Dietz gave his second State of the University address Thursday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – What is the state of Illinois State University? “Stro...
Oct 08, 2015
Durbin troubled as McCarthey backs out
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said Republicans need to link up with Democrats. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin)By Terry JamesWASHINGTON – The abrupt departure of Congressman Kevin McCarthey from th...
Oct 08, 2015
UAW to review Mitsubishi pact Monday, vote Wednesday
Mitsubishi Motors plans to stop production on Nov. 30. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Members of the United Auto Workers Local 2488 will learn the details of the union’s propo...
Oct 08, 2015
Man from Normal hikes Appalachian Trail
Nick Cellini has been hiking the Appalachian Trail since June 28. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Nicholas Cellini)By Eric StockNORMAL – A man from Normal who said he had never camped in his life is in...
Oct 08, 2015
Enterprise zone application could be aided by Mitsubishi closure
Mitsubishi Motors plans to stop production on Nov. 30.(WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – As local officials seek to find a buyer for the Mitsubishi Motors plans in Normal, the plant’s ...
Oct 08, 2015
Former sheriff’s deputy admits stealing over $100,000 from police union
Former McLean County Sheriff’s deputy Jay Hobson is accused of stealing over $100,000 from the county’s police union. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – A ...
Oct 08, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Wed. Oct. 7, 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. Wed. Oct. 7, 2015 City of Bloomington Call Tim...
Oct 08, 2015
ISU’s Winkel named Athena Award winner
Julie Dobski (right) presented Doan Winkel with the Athena Award on Wednesday. (Photo by Colleen Reynolds/WJBC) By WJBC Staff NORMAL – The McLean County Chamber of Commerce has presented its ann...
Oct 08, 2015
Zimmerman’s attorneys dismissed due to conflict of interest
Kirk Zimmerman (right) is on trial for the alleged murder of his ex-wife. (Pool photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man accused of murder will have to find new representation a...
Oct 07, 2015
Supreme court case could bring interesting results
Supreme Court Scholar Meghan Leonard looks for interesting decisions on 8th amendment cases. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James NORMAL – Two Kansas brothers are waiting to hear from the US Supreme...
Oct 07, 2015
