Category Archives: Local News
Residents voice their vote, high turnout expected
The polls remain open until 7 p.m. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington voters are getting more than just a sense of pride in casting their ballots on Election Day.Ga...
Nov 08, 2016
McLean County judge rejects lower bond in fraud case
Derek Gordon has been charged with theft by deception, fraud and money laundering. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A McLean County judge has refused to lower bond f...
Nov 08, 2016
Normal amends noise violation ordinance
Snow removal equipment and generators are exempt under the new rule. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Normal Town Council voted Monday night to change the town’s nois...
Nov 07, 2016
Market Street from East to Prairie closing for repairs
By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Market Street between East Street and Prairie Street will be immediately closed to all traffic due to street repairs. It will be reopened as soon as work is completed...
Nov 07, 2016
McLean County voting machines are safe
McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael says local voting machines will not be hacked. (WJBC file photo) By Nick McClintock BLOOMINGTON – McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael says conspiracy theories abo...
Nov 07, 2016
Voters across Illinois make important choices
Election day is finally here. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – Illinois voters will vote on the so-called lock box amendment. If passed it would not allow state legislators to use ...
Nov 07, 2016
Ameren Illinois names Normal a Progressive City
Ameren made the announcement in Uptown Normal Monday afternoon. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Town of Normal has been named a Progressive City by Ameren Illinois. The de...
Nov 07, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Fri. Nov. 4, 2016 – Sun. Nov. 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. Fri. Nov. 4, 2016 City of Bloomington has yet ...
Nov 07, 2016
Proliferation of praying mantis is good
The praying mantis proliferation is a sign that the ecosystem is in good shape according to a local University of Illinois horticulture educator. (Wikipedia photo)By Greg HalbleibDon’t swat that...
Nov 07, 2016
Sen. Brady expects mass transit to be funded by end of 2016
State Sen. Bill Brady says state lawmakers won’t let Connect Transit service come to a halt. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Bill Brady said he’s optimistic Co...
Nov 07, 2016
