Category Archives: Local News
Ceremony honors Pontiac Police Officer
A ceremony was held Friday morning on route 23 on Interstate 55 in honor of Ponitac Police Officer Casey Kohlmeier. (Photo courtesy WJBC file photo) By Terry James PONTIAC – A crowd gathered Fri...
May 01, 2015
ISU students rally against racism
ISU Students marched against racism on Friday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Illinois State University students packed the university quad Friday afternoon to rally against ...
May 01, 2015
Lawsuit over Normal arrest quota partially dismissed
Attorneys for three Normal police officers have 30 days to file a new complaint after their original complaint about an alleged arrest quota was dismissed Friday. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMIN...
May 01, 2015
Hometown Military News: May 1, 2015
Brig. Gen. Mohammad Shamsuzzaman, of the Bangladesh Army discusses the Illinois Air National Guard with Maj. Gen. William Cobetto of Hillsboro, Illinois, Assistant Adjutant General-Air, Illinois Natio...
May 01, 2015
LaHood on immigration: US must secure its border first
State Sen. Darin LaHood is one of five candidates for the Illinois 18th Congressional District. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockPEORIA – State Sen. Darin LaHood, R-Dunlap, said he has pro...
May 01, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Thu. April 30, 2015
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Thu. April 30, 2015City of Bloomington has yet t...
May 01, 2015
Heartland fundraising campaign exceeds goal
Campaign chairmen Alan Chapman and Julie Dobski announce the results of Heartland Community College’s “American Dreams: Local Results” campaign Thursday. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Rag...
Apr 30, 2015
IDOT “Listening Tour” hits Bloomington
Connect Transit General Manager Andrew Johnson addresses IDOT transportation secretary Randy Blankenhorn and ISU Chief of Staff Jay Groves during IDOT’s “Listening Tour” Thursday at ...
Apr 30, 2015
Lawson files for executive pardon
Katie Lawson (right) is serving a 12 year prison sentence. (Pool photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – A woman convicted of aggravated DUI for the 2012 death of Lauren Leffler, 21, has filed f...
Apr 30, 2015
David Davis Mansion garden walk to feature ‘hidden treasures’
Tickets go on sale for the Glorious Gardens Festival Garden Walk on Friday. (Photo courtesy Donna Dickson) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Tickets go on sale Friday for the David Davis Mansion’...
Apr 30, 2015
