Category Archives: Local News
Towanda Barnes Road to close for pavement work
By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Towanda Barnes Road between Fort Jesse Road and Raab Road will be closed to through traffic on Aug. 23 from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m., weather permitting, for lane pavement work.Any...
Aug 17, 2016
Mason Street closing for sewer work
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Mason Street, from Seminary Avenue to Graham Street, will be closed to through traffic starting Wednesday for sewer repairs.Local access will be accommodated and throu...
Aug 16, 2016
Durbin: Insurers should adjust business model for Obamacare
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says GOP lawmakers must work on improving Obamacare along with his fellow Democrats. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin) By Greg Halbleib WASHINGTON – Some insurance comp...
Aug 16, 2016
County Board tabs Barnett, OKs enterprise zone expansion
McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael (left) performed the swearing-in for new County Board member Josh Barnett. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – The newest member of the McLea...
Aug 16, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. Aug. 15, 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. 15, 2016 City of Bloomington has yet...
Aug 16, 2016
Deterding sentenced for fire department theft
Joshua Deterding pleaded guilty to theft charges in McLean County court in April. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Former Allin Township Joshua Deterding has been ...
Aug 16, 2016
Bloomington considers options after rejecting hotel proposal
The Front ‘N’ Center building in Bloomington would have been the location of a $52.7 million hotel and conference center. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Sam Thomas BLOOMINGTON –...
Aug 16, 2016
Normal gives thumbs up to Metronet franchise agreement
The agreement was unanimously approved. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Normal Town Council on Monday gave approval to a 10-year cable and internet franchise agreement with Met...
Aug 16, 2016
YWCA loses discrimination case
The YWCA of McLean County has lost their appeal in a discrimination case. (Photo courtesy Facebook/YWCAMcLeanCounty)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – The YWCA of McLean County has lost an appeal of a ...
Aug 15, 2016
McLean County CAC introduces new courtroom dog
Joch will likely serve until he is 10. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – There’s a new dog on duty at the McLean County Children’s Advocacy Center.Joch is a two-y...
Aug 15, 2016
