Category Archives: Local News

Giebelhausen not looking to build ‘fleabag’ downtown hotel
The Front ‘N’ Center building is located at the northeast corner of Front and Center streets. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Developer Jeff Giebelhausen is c...
Syndicated Author Aug 09, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. Aug. 8, 2016
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Mon. Aug. 8, 2016City of BloomingtonCall Time Lo...
Syndicated Author Aug 09, 2016

Barnett only candidate to file for vacant County Board seat
Josh Barnett won the primary for the 10th District seat on the McLean County Board. (Photo courtesy Josh Barnett)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – One candidate has applied for a vacant McLean County B...
Syndicated Author Aug 09, 2016

Normal launches new website
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Town of Normal has launched a revamped website. City Manager Mark Peterson told WJBC’s Dan Swaney the internet has become a key way f...
Syndicated Author Aug 09, 2016

Bloomington bans e-cigs in city owned buildings, doesn’t vote on Liquor Commission changes
A measure banning the use of e-cigarettes was passed. (WJBC file photo) By Sam Thomas BLOOMINGTON – No more vaping at city-owned buildings in Bloomington. That was the decision handed down at Mo...
Syndicated Author Aug 08, 2016

Advocate pays big for data breach
The fine being levied against Advocate Medical Group is $5.5 Million. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James NORMAL – Advocate Health Care is paying a hefty fine to the U.S. Department of Health and H...
Syndicated Author Aug 08, 2016

4 juveniles charged for St. Mary’s Catholic School vandalism
(Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – A group of juveniles has been charged related to vandalism at St. Mary’s Catholic School on July 23. Three boys, ages 9, 10 and 11, and a...
Syndicated Author Aug 08, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Fri. Aug. 5, 2016 – Sun. Aug. 7, 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. 5, 2016 City of Bloomington Call Tim...
Syndicated Author Aug 08, 2016

Police: 2 people reported missing have been found
Bloomington Police say two people reported missing have been found. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Police say two missing person alerts have been canceled as they have both been fou...
Syndicated Author Aug 08, 2016

UPDATED: CIRA travel slowed by Delta computer glitch
Delta Airlines is the largest carrier for Central Illinois Regional Airport. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC)UPDATED at 10:30 a.m.By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Central Illinois Regional Airport officials a...
Syndicated Author Aug 08, 2016



