Category Archives: Local News
ISU names finalists for VP of university advancement
(WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Illinois State University has named three finalists in its search for a vice president for University Advancement. The finalists include one interna...
Apr 28, 2015
Grove Street to Front Street to close
By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – McClun Street between Grove and Front Street will be close to through traffic Friday between approximately 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. for crane operations. Drivers should cons...
Apr 28, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. April 27, 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. April 27, 2015 City of Bloomington has ye...
Apr 28, 2015
Museum of History announces 2015 History Makers
(Photo courtesy McLean County Museum of History)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Museum of History has announced its 2015 History Makers to be honored at the 4th annual History ...
Apr 28, 2015
Bloomington explores closing Highland Park golf course
Bloomington city officials say the fund that pays for golf operations came up $500,000 short this year. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Golf Bloomington)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – After two straight su...
Apr 28, 2015
Bloomington takes from reserve funds for waste, Coliseum
Bloomington alderman Kevin Lower said the city’s funding priorities needs to change. (Photo courtesy www.cityblm.org)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington will transfer $3.5 mi...
Apr 27, 2015
Lexington tables resolution supporting governor’s ‘turnaround agenda’
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiLEXINGTON – Lexington’s city council on Monday delayed voting on a resolution to support Gov. Bruce Rauner’s “turnaround agenda.”T...
Apr 27, 2015
Twin Cities students march against PARCC exam
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Bloomington-Normal high school students chanted “standardized tests have got to go” as they protested the PARCC exam in Uptown Normal...
Apr 27, 2015
Fetal remains found near Dawson Lake
McLean County Coroner Kathleen Davis says the remains of an unborn fetus were found near Dawson Lake last week. (Photo courtesy Google Maps) By Joe Ragusa LEROY – The McLean County Coroner’...
Apr 27, 2015
WJBC St. Jude team to host auction fundraiser
The WJBC Radio Runners St. Jude team is hosting a dinner auction at the Bloomington VFW on May 2. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – WJBC’s St. Jude Radio Runners team is once a...
Apr 27, 2015
