Category Archives: Local News
Heartland CC passes budget despite state funding concerns
Heartland Community College vice president Doug Minter (far left) presents the fiscal year 2016 budget to the Heartland Community College board Tuesday. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – He...
Sep 15, 2015
Virginia Avenue closure Wednesday
By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Virginia Avenue between Fell Avenue and Prospect Avenue will be closed to through traffic for tree limb removal starting at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, weather permitting.The road...
Sep 15, 2015
Costigan seeking retention of circuit judge seat
Circuit Judge Casey Costigan made his announcement Tuesday in the Governor Fifer Courtroom at the McLean County Museum of history. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – 11th Judi...
Sep 15, 2015
Jail expansion one factor in proposed McLean County budget increase
McLean County Board members will be reviewing the 475 pages that make up the 2016 budget proposal. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – McLean County is seeking a four-percent ...
Sep 15, 2015
Juvenile arrested on weapons charge
(WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – A 15-year-old has been arrested after a report of shots fired last week. The male teenager was arrested on charges including aggravated battery, mob...
Sep 15, 2015
Hales responds to public criticism
City Manager David Hales has taken heat from some members of the public over his handling of city finances. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – As Bloomington works on ways to fil...
Sep 15, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. Sep. 14, 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. Sep. 14, 2015 City of Bloomington Call Ti...
Sep 15, 2015
Bloomington OKs $65.3M addendum to 3 years of bills, payroll
The Bloomington City Council approved an addendum to its bills and payroll reports dating back to fiscal year 2013 that amounts to nearly $65.3 million. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON ̵...
Sep 15, 2015
Illinois ranks 33rd for deer crashes
State Farm officials suggest drivers be on the lookout for deer. (Flickr/basecampbaker)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkBLOOMINGTON – Car-deer collisions are on the rise in Illinois."You now h...
Sep 15, 2015
Meet incoming Illinois Wesleyan president Eric Jensen
Eric Jensen was named Illinois Wesleyan’s 19th president on Monday. (Photo courtesy IWU)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan’s president-elect brings a varied background to t...
Sep 15, 2015
