Category Archives: Local News
Renner expected to announce bid for second term
Tari Renner was elected in 2013. (WJBC File Photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s mayor is expected to announce his re-election bid at a press conference Wednesday.“Tom...
Aug 23, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. Aug. 22, 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. Mon. Aug. 22, 2016 City of Bloomington has yet...
Aug 23, 2016
Gill fights to get on ballot
David Gill is suing to get on the ballot as he seeks to challenge 13th District Illinois Congressman Rodney Davis. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – A doctor from Bloomington will m...
Aug 23, 2016
LaHood wants EpiPen makers to explain sharp cost increases
The price of EpiPens has quadrupled in five years. (Photo by Greg Friese/flickr) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Dunlap, said makers of EpiPens pens have gone too far and h...
Aug 23, 2016
Unit 5 moves school board meeting to Normal West
Normal West High School will host Unit 5’s regular school board meeting on Wednesday. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Unit 5 officials have moved the site of the school board̵...
Aug 23, 2016
AM General not buying Mitsubishi plant, Normal officials not giving up hope
The plant officially closed earlier this year. (WJBC File photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – It appears automaker AM General is not going to be buying the now-closed Mitsubishi Plant in Normal.Tha...
Aug 22, 2016
Shoe donations top 3500 pounds
OSF and Home Sweet Home Ministries Shoe Drive is being considered a big success. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – Something as simple as a pair of shoes can help someone start a new ...
Aug 22, 2016
Bloomington-Normal housing sales still up for 2016
(WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington-Normal housing sales continue showing improvement.Numbers from the local Association of Realtors show overall says are up 5.2 percent...
Aug 22, 2016
Day of the Dozer returns this Saturday
By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – An event giving kids the chance to experience big construction equipment up close is returning this weekend.Day of the Dozer is this Saturday from 10 a.m. till 4 p....
Aug 22, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Fri. Aug. 19, 2016 – Sun. Aug. 21, 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. Fri. Aug. 19, 2016 City of Bloomington Call Ti...
Aug 22, 2016
