Category Archives: Local News
Chateau hotel remains closed, timeline for re-opening still not set
The hotel was forced to close by the city on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/BloomingtonChateau)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Chateau Hotel and Conference Center remained closed Thursd...
Mar 09, 2017
LaHood ‘skeptical’ of new health care plan
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (left). (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Illinois Radio NetworkPEORIA – Illinois Republicans in Congress are split on whether the plan to move past Obamacare care is on the right ...
Mar 09, 2017
Bloomington allowing Tony Roma’s to remain open for time being
The Chateau was forced to close by the city on Wednesday due to a non-operational fire alarm system. (Photo courtesy Google maps)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington is allowi...
Mar 09, 2017
‘Empowered Women, Empower Women’ marks International Women’s Day at BCPA
Wednesday was International Women’s Day. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – A gathering Wednesday night at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts titl...
Mar 08, 2017
Protestors unhappy with treatment by Bloomington officer after rally
The rally was held at U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood’s office in Bloomignton. (Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – A group of women who held a rally outside U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood...
Mar 08, 2017
Bloomington closes Chateau Hotel and Conference Center for not having working fire alarm system
The city learned of the situation from a contractor. (Photo courtesy Facebook/BloomingtonChateau) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – After learning the building has a non-operational fire alarm sy...
Mar 08, 2017
Connect Transit selects interim GM
The agency’s board of trustees will vote on officially approving the interim general manager later in March. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Connect Transit Board of...
Mar 08, 2017
Bloomington police investigating robbery at Boost Mobile
The robbery reportedly took place Tuesday. (Flickr/Alan Cleaver) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police are searching for a pair of suspects who allegedly robbed the Boost Mobile on...
Mar 08, 2017
International Women’s Day recognizes impact of women
Earlier this year, women rallied with a march in Washington D.C. and cities all over the country. (Maria Henneberry/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Women all over are being encouraged to ...
Mar 08, 2017
B-N Police Blotter: Tue. March 7, 2017
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Tue. March 7, 2017City of Bloomington has yet to...
Mar 08, 2017
