Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington creating youth jobs program with gift from medical cannabis group
(WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington recently received a gift from a medical cannabis dispensary group which will help create summer job opportunities for at-risk youth.T...
May 06, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Tue. May 5, 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. Tue. May 5, 2015 City of Bloomington Call Time...
May 06, 2015
Bloomington downtown redevelopment plans far from certain
Possible downtown Bloomington revitalization still has a lot of questions to be answered. (Zach Dietmeier/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Alderwoman Amelia Buragas said there ...
May 05, 2015
Towanda Barnes closing between Route 9 and Oakland
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Construction on Towanda Barnes Rd. between Route 9 and Oakland Avenue will be closing to through traffic on Saturday, weather permitting, from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.Towanda ...
May 05, 2015
Not in Our Town protests controversial sign
Members of Not in Our Town protested next to the controversial sign. (Photo Courtesy of Andy Dahn)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Protesters gathered around Checker Cab in Bloomington to voice their d...
May 05, 2015
IWU professor: Checker Cab sign racist
(WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – An Illinois Wesleyan University professor believed the sign outside Checker Cab in Bloomington is not a joke or a political statement.Adriana Pon...
May 05, 2015
Bloomington-Normal YMCA kicks off campaign
A breakfast was held Tuesday morning to kick off the campaign. (Photo Courtesy of Andy Dahn) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – Hundreds of community members and volunteers gathered at the Double Tree H...
May 05, 2015
Bloomington sign sparks social media furor
A sign outside Checker Cab has created controversy on social media. (WJBC photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A local cab company owner said a sign that has caused a furor on social media will st...
May 05, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. May 4, 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. Mon. May 4, 2015 City of Bloomington Call Time...
May 05, 2015
Normal sets spring hydrant flushing schedule
By WJBC Staff NORMAL – Fire hydrant flushing is performed to remove any sediment or stagnant water from the distribution system and to test fire hydrant operation. These steps are taken to impro...
May 05, 2015
