Category Archives: Local News

Lake Bloomington stabilization plan up for council consideration
The Bloomington City Council will vote Monday night on a $129,220 project to stabilize part of the shoreline at Lake Bloomington. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Ci...
Syndicated Author Sep 28, 2015

City unveils myBloomington app
Bloomington’s new app is free on Apple or Google Play. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – City officials say a new mobile app will offer a new way for the public to con...
Syndicated Author Sep 28, 2015

Bloomington to put up new bicycle signs
The new signs are part of the recently approved Bicycle Master Plan. (Photo courtesy Flickr/MichaelCornelius) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – New bicycle way-finding signs will soon be popping ...
Syndicated Author Sep 27, 2015

Unit 5 looks for ways to reduce transportation deficit
Unit 5 might have to reduce the number of bus routes it runs. (Photo courtesy Flickr/flequi) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Unit 5’s superintendent is looking at ways to reduce costs after th...
Syndicated Author Sep 27, 2015

United Way seeks high schoolers who can ‘take the lead’
Students in the United Way Take the Lead program last year participated in an effort to raise awareness about decliignn graduation rates in McLean County. (Photo courtesy United Way) By Eric Stock BLO...
Syndicated Author Sep 27, 2015

Heartland Community College hosting fundraiser for Joe McCauley Scholarship Fund
Heartland Community College is hosting the Joe McCauley Art Scholarship Fundraiser Oct. 22 at Biaggi’s on Veterans Parkway. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – A fundraiser will be held...
Syndicated Author Sep 26, 2015

Racism was a real issue in Bloomington-Normal
Mark Wyman will present his lecture on the history of racism in Normal on Sunday in the Normal Town Council chambers. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Terry JamesNORMAL – Although rarely talked about, R...
Syndicated Author Sep 26, 2015

Special discussion to be held next week on Bloomington budget deficit
(Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – A special round-table discussion will be held Wednesday morning with members of the Bloomington City Council regarding next year’s budget.Assist...
Syndicated Author Sep 25, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Thu. Sep. 24, 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. Sep. 24, 2015 City of Bloomington has yet...
Syndicated Author Sep 25, 2015
Front Street closed from Allin to Oak
By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Front Street will be closed between Allin and Oak, effective immediately. The road will be closed until the manhole repair is complete. Drivers should consider altern...
Syndicated Author Sep 25, 2015