Category Archives: Local News

ISU naming bench in memory of Benjamin Allison
Benjamin Allison (right) died in January 2015. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Ben Allison’s Legacy) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Illinois State’s Board of Trustees on Friday unanimously app...
Syndicated Author Jan 13, 2017

Joliet man designated sexually violent in McLean County court
Anthony Sullivan of Joliet must continue treatment at an Illinois Department of Human Services facility. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – A McLean County judge has ruled that a r...
Syndicated Author Jan 13, 2017 (Photo courtesy: Law and Justice Center)
Illinois State sends off long serving board members
Betty Kinser (middle left), Jay D. Bergman (middle), and Anne Davis (middle right) all served as trustees for the final time Friday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Illino...
Syndicated Author Jan 13, 2017

ISU football star and Olympic gymnast find similar interests as couple
Colton Underwood and Aly Raisman confirmed recently they’ve been dating for about three months. (Photo Facebook/Colton Underwood) By Greg Halbleib WASHINGTON, Ill. – Remember the video tha...
Syndicated Author Jan 13, 2017

Economic Development Council prepares for one voice trip
Economic Development Council CEO Kyle Ham says the group will go to Washington, D.C. to gain funding for projects. (WJBC File Photo) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington-Normal Economi...
Syndicated Author Jan 12, 2017

Former GOP chief optimistic new session will produce budget
Former Illinois GOP chairman Pat Brady does not expect a new state spending plan this month, but possibly during this legislative session. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib SPRINGFIELD – Former...
Syndicated Author Jan 12, 2017
B-N Police Blotter: Wed. Jan. 11, 2017
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. Jan. 11, 2017 City of Bloomington has yet...
Syndicated Author Jan 12, 2017

District 87 examines school calendar draft, receives award nomination
Dr. Herschel Hannah presents the first draft of the 2017-2018 school year calendar. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – District 87 examined the first draft of the 2017-20...
Syndicated Author Jan 11, 2017

BPD tout safety as reason for shifting weekend downtown traffic
The 500 block of North Main will have parking spots designated for taxis on the east side of the block between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. (WJBC file photo)By...
Syndicated Author Jan 11, 2017

Twin Cities residents call for comprehensive health care for all
The vigils are held on the second Tuesday of each month. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – A group of Bloomington-Normal residents gathered on the front lawn of the Bloomin...
Syndicated Author Jan 10, 2017