Category Archives: Local News
MetroNet says ultra-high-speed internet map is not final
Metronet’s new proposed coverage map. Yellow = under contruction. Blue = planned construction. (Courtesy Metronet) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – A company planning ultra-high-speed intern...
Sep 28, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Tue. Sept. 27, 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. Sept. 27, 2016 City of Bloomington Call T...
Sep 28, 2016
Country names new chief financial officer
Country Financial has named its CFO. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) By WJBC Staff Country Financial has promoted its interim chief financial officer to the role full-time. Miles Kilcoin has been with Countr...
Sep 28, 2016
Renner: Quorums don’t apply to liquor meetings
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner said liquor commissioners are simply advisors and quorums don’t apply when discussing license issues. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib Bloomington Mayor Tari Renn...
Sep 28, 2016
ISU realizing fundraising record
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz encourages all alumni to give back. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Terry James NORMAL – Donors continue to step up for Illinois State University. ISU r...
Sep 28, 2016
Rep. Brady: State could help Unit 5 with busing problems
State Representative Dan Brady is suggesting the state might be able to address Unit 5’s bus driver shortage. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dan Brady) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – State Rep. Dan...
Sep 28, 2016
Sen. Brady: Limiting same day voter registration will curb fraud
State Sen. Bill Brady says a judge’s decision to limit Election Day voter registration for higher-populated areas in Illinois will hopefully limit the potential for voter fraud.(WJBC file photo)...
Sep 28, 2016
Professor doubts many minds were changed by debate
An Illinois State political scientist said the debate probably didn’t change many minds. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump were very much within chara...
Sep 27, 2016
Bloomington approves cover for city trucks and plows
By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington city snow plows and trucks will have a place to park out of the elements this winter.The Bloomington City Council has approved spending about $73,000 on...
Sep 27, 2016
Michael not a fan of law that was struck down
McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael says voters will need to check their registration status. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – McLean County taxpayers are footing the bill for election...
Sep 27, 2016
