Category Archives: Local News

9 business affected by mall water main break
The first of three water main breaks was discovered outside Eastland Mall on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Eastland Mall) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Crews at Eastland Mall are still worki...
Syndicated Author Dec 22, 2016
Holiday Schedule for Trash, Transit
By WJBC Staff The holiday schedules for garbage, recycling and Connect Transit have been released. Garbage and recycling will be collected on Friday. It will not be collected on Monday, but will be co...
Syndicated Author Dec 22, 2016

Former Coliseum manager faces new spending probe
Curtis Webb was fired as U.S. Cellular Coliseum director in October. (Photo courtesy VenuWorks) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington mayor Tari Renner said he’s not been contacted by of...
Syndicated Author Dec 22, 2016

Schock wants trial moved to summer
Aaron Schock. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski SPRINGFIELD – Former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock has asked a federal judge to delay his corruption trial until the summer. In a filing Wednesday, Sc...
Syndicated Author Dec 21, 2016

Icy conditions in Bloomington-Normal resulting in some severe injuries
While some of the injuries are minor, others have resulted in surgery. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The snow and ice covering sidewalks and driveways in Bloomington-Normal ha...
Syndicated Author Dec 21, 2016

McLean County Board approves Rivian incentive
Several county residents spoke at the meeting to voice approval of the Rivian incentive. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Board is the latest govern...
Syndicated Author Dec 20, 2016

Red Kettle campaign needs help in final week
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign is in its final week and still needs support from the community. The campaign has raised over $175,...
Syndicated Author Dec 20, 2016

Bloomington-Normal property owners responsible for removing sidewalk snow, ice
(WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Sidewalks are city property, but property owners in both Bloomington and Normal are responsible for removing snow or ice from those sidewalks, ...
Syndicated Author Dec 20, 2016

McLean County Board keeps regular meeting time
The McLean County Board voted to maintain its current meeting time today. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Board has decided to keep its current mee...
Syndicated Author Dec 20, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. Dec. 19, 2016
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. Dec. 19, 2016 City of Bloomington has yet...
Syndicated Author Dec 20, 2016