Category Archives: Local News
Mathy announces bid for Bloomington’s Ward 1 seat
Pictured above is Jamie Mathy, candidate for Ward 1 Alderman. He announced his intention to run in the 2017 election in front of a group of supporters at the Ozark House in Bloomington Wednesday eveni...
Aug 31, 2016
Bloomington man arrested for Sunday armed robbery
(Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police have arrested a man in connection with an armed robbery on Sunday.Police say 27-year-old Gregory Hightower is ...
Aug 31, 2016
Illinois Wesleyan ranked among best colleges in Midwest
IWU was credited for its small classes and knowledgeable professors. (WJBC File Photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan University has found itself at number 10 on Business Ins...
Aug 31, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Tue. Aug. 30, 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. Aug. 30, 2016 City of Bloomington Call Ti...
Aug 31, 2016
Starved Rock parking could be limited by heavy rains
Starved Rock State Park near Utica could have limited parking this weekend due to recent rains. (Facebook/Starved Rock State Park) By RFD Radio/WFMB OGLESBY – It's been a record wet month in the...
Aug 31, 2016 (Photo courtesy: File)
Peterson named McLean County Labor Day Parade marshal
The McLean County Labor Day Parade will begins at 10 a.m. Monday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Wishbone Canine Rescue) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Normal City Manager Mark Peterson has been named th...
Aug 31, 2016
Bloomington Police investigate stabbing at apartment complex
Bloomington Police say a late-night stabbing remains under investigation. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Police say a man was stabbed at an apartment complex on Tuesday night. Blo...
Aug 31, 2016
State Police seek help in searching for missing Ladd woman
Deborah Dewey was last seen on Aug. 22. (Photo courtesy Illinois State Police) By Eric Stock SPRING VALLEY – Illinois State Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a Princeton a...
Aug 31, 2016
McLean County property tax due Wednesday
By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – The second installment of McLean County property tax is due on Wednesday.Payments can be made at the McLean County treasurer’s office and at many local banks....
Aug 30, 2016
Congressional candidate Rodriguez questions opponent’s tactics
Junius Rodriguez faces incumbent Darin LaHood in November. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Congressional candidate Junius Rodriguez has questions about some of his opponent...
Aug 30, 2016
