Category Archives: Local News
YWCA host Lights on Afterschool
Children were asked to express why they like afterschool programs. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The YWCA of McLean County took part in an annual celebration of aftersc...
Oct 20, 2016
ReStore working on $1 million renewal
Habitat for Humanity of McLean County is announcing a major renovation of the ReStore. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Habitat for Humanity McLean County) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – A $1 million inve...
Oct 20, 2016
Coliseum adding metal detectors at promoters’ mandate
U.S. Cellular Coliseum is installing metal detectors to satisfy promoters’ requirements and to follow an industry trend. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – The time it...
Oct 20, 2016
Energy-saving heating and power systems under development
Scientists at Argonne National Labs expect to take three years to complete a project to cut many electric bills in half. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network LEMONT – E...
Oct 20, 2016
GOP strategist: Trump’s strong debate start turned sour after ‘nasty’ remark
Donald Trump said during Wednesday’s debate that he will wait and see whether he will accept the results of the Nov. 8 election. (Photo by Gage Skidmore’flickr)By Eric StockCHICAGO –...
Oct 20, 2016
Eastside highway on hold; some residents still fighting proposed route
Engineers say a proposed eastside highway in McLean County is on the shelf unless recent population trends change. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Residents stand mostly ag...
Oct 20, 2016
Route 66 bike path to be expanded
A new section of the Route 66 bike path is expected near Shirley and Funks Grove. (Photo courtesy Flickr/MichaelCornelius)By Terry JamesSHIRLEY – A grant from the state will help expand the Hist...
Oct 19, 2016
Man wanted for molesting minors captured
Watts was captured in Sacramento. (Courtesy BPD and NPD)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – An accused sexual predator from Bloomington has been arrested in California.24 year old Deondre Watts of Bloom...
Oct 19, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Tue. Oct. 18, 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. Oct. 18, 2016 City of Bloomington Call Ti...
Oct 19, 2016
Advocates of keeping Clinton plant open take case to lawmakers
The Clinton Power Station is scheduled to retire in June 2017.(WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib CLINTON – Advocates of keeping the Clinton nuclear power plant open say the facility reduc...
Oct 19, 2016
