Category Archives: Local News
Route 66 Visitors Center already a hit; Tourism revenue rises in Bloomington-Normal
The Route 66 Visitors Center has seen 885 visitors since it opened April 25. (Laura Ewan/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The Route 66 Visitors Center has only been open for 12 days, but its alre...
May 07, 2015
Tri-Valley students prepare for Civil War battle
Students will portray members of the Union and Confederate armies on Friday. (Courtesy Tri-Valley Schools) By Andy Dahn DOWNS -The Civil War is coming to Downs. Tri-Valley Schools will reenact a battl...
May 07, 2015
ISU professor conducting water quality survey
ISU professor Joan Brehm is working to complete a survey on water quality. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – A sociology professor at Illinois State University is helping t...
May 07, 2015
Last two Operation Cool car winners ‘best friends’
Students from 19 local schools were given the chance to win a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander at an Operation Cool event at Normal West High School on Wednesday. (Photo by Susan Saunders/WJBC,WBNQ) By Eric ...
May 07, 2015
Former deputy’s dismissal upheld by arbitrator
The dismissal of former McLean County Sheriff’s deputy Shaun O’Grady has been upheld by an arbitrator. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – A former McLean...
May 07, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Wed. May 6, 2015
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. May 6, 2015 City of Bloomington Call Time...
May 07, 2015
Harmon arts grant applications due May 14
By WJBC StaffNORMAL – The application deadline for funding through the Town of Normal's Harmon Arts grant program is May 14.Requests for 2015 grant funds for arts-related projects, programs or e...
May 07, 2015
Exelon, Clinton Power Station rally lawmakers to pass two-percent electric bill hike
Exelon is lobbying lawmakers to pass legislation to help three power stations open in Illinois, including the Clinton Power Station. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaCLINTON – Exelon is rallying su...
May 06, 2015
Bloomington Fire Department to begin fire hydrant testing
(Photo courtesy Flickr/Rob)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Fire Department will begin testing fire hydrants throughout the City of Bloomington beginning the week of May 11.The testing...
May 06, 2015
Canine flu forces Normal to postpone Pooch Parade
Canine flu cases mean no Pooch Parade in Normal. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy DahnNORMAL – A recent outbreak of canine flu in parts of Northern Illinois has forced the Town of Normal to postpo...
May 06, 2015
