Category Archives: Local News

GOP insider faces backlash for slamming Trump
Several prominent Illinois Republicans have said they can’t support Donald Trump for president. (Photo by Gage Skidmore/flickr) By Eric Stock CHICAGO – A Republican strategist said it̵...
Syndicated Author Aug 05, 2016
Bloomington Water Department office to close for repairs
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Water’s Department will be performing an emergency water valve repair at 603 W. Division Street, the city’s water department administration off...
Syndicated Author Aug 05, 2016

Normal Planning Commission recommends rezoning lot for student housing
The Planning Commission voted to recommend the rezoning on Thursday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Planning Commission has given its approval to a proposal to turn ...
Syndicated Author Aug 04, 2016

Bloomington Farmers’ Market to introduce double value coupons
The Downtown Bloomington Farmers’ Market will be distributing double value coupons starting this Saturday. (WJBC file photo)By Zach ZookBLOOMINGTON – This Saturday, the Downtown Bloomingto...
Syndicated Author Aug 04, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Wed. Aug. 3, 2016
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Wed. Aug. 3, 2016City of Bloomington has yet to ...
Syndicated Author Aug 04, 2016

Reform commission begins work on school funding formula
State Sen. Jason Barickman (center) serves on the Illinois School Funding Reform Commission which held its first meeting in Chicago on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman)By Eric Stock...
Syndicated Author Aug 04, 2016

Renner: Low budget hotel a bad idea for downtown
Bloomington city officials have rejected a proposal to overhaul two blocks of downtown property, including the demolition of the Front ‘N Center building. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMIN...
Syndicated Author Aug 04, 2016

Gill files legal challenge over ballot signature requirement
David Gill is suing to get on the ballot as he seeks to challenge 13th District Illinois Congressman Rodney Davis. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Congressional candidate David Gil...
Syndicated Author Aug 04, 2016

Kinzinger ‘can’t get there’ to support Trump
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger has been one of Donald Trump’s harshest critics in the Republican Party.(Photo courtesy wwwcspan.org/YouTube) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, ...
Syndicated Author Aug 04, 2016

Obama reduces Bloomington man’s sentence
President Obama has commuted the sentences of hundreds of offenders. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man sentenced to life in prison is receiving some good news from...
Syndicated Author Aug 03, 2016



