Category Archives: Local News
UPDATED: Former Coliseum director charged with theft
Curtis Webb was fired in October. (Photo courtesy VenuWorks) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The former executive director of the U.S. Cellular Coliseum has been charged with theft. Curtis Webb...
Dec 07, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Tue. Dec. 6, 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. Tue. Dec. 6, 2016 City of Bloomington has yet ...
Dec 07, 2016
Parkview Food and Pub to reopen
Fire destroyed the Parkview Food and Pub in October. (WJBC photo/Bryan Bloodworth) By Bryan Bloodworth BLOOMINGTON - Rick McCormick has been in the food and catering business longer than he can rememb...
Dec 07, 2016
BCPA reschedules comedian Regan
Brian Regan brings his popular stand-up act to the Bloomington Center for Performing Arts. (BCPA photo) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – An upcoming comedy show at the Bloomington Center for the Perf...
Dec 07, 2016
Democrats slate Normal Township candidates
Normal Township Democratic candidates include (l to r) Joe Gorski, Sally Pyne, Samantha Quigle, Jodie Slothower, Arlene Hosea and Sarah Grammer. (Photo courtesy Normal Township Democrats) By Greg Halb...
Dec 07, 2016
MLK award nominations needed by Friday
Town of Normal Human Relations Committee members Albert Espinoza, Quincy Cummings, and Mondava Rao.By Terry JamesNORMAL – Nominations are being taken for those who make an extra special effort t...
Dec 06, 2016
Supreme Court upholds State Farm fraud verdict
(WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiWASHIGNTON – The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a jury verdict saying State Farm committed fraud against the federal government after Hurricane Katrina in 2005....
Dec 06, 2016
McLean County Clerk encourages voting in local government elections
McLean County Clerk Kath Michael said local government elections are some of the most important. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael is looking ahe...
Dec 06, 2016
Miller Park Zoo reindeer gems return
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Miller Park Zoological Society is again selling reindeer droppings.The droppings are sanitized, painted, and turned into gems the societ...
Dec 06, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Fri. Dec. 2, 2016 – Sun. Dec. 4, 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. Fri. Dec. 2, 2016 City of Bloomington Call Tim...
Dec 05, 2016
