Category Archives: Local News
ISU board approves Milner Library renovations
ISU officials say some of the planned renovations to Milner Library have been needed for years. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Illinois State University’s Boar...
Jul 23, 2016
West Grove Street in Bloomington to close
By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON - The 500 block of West Grove Street between Lee and Mason will be immediately closed to all traffic due to sewer repair work. The road will be reopened as soon as work is co...
Jul 23, 2016
Dietz: ISU ‘offended on many, many levels’ by alleged sexual assault on campus
Illinois State President Larry Dietz addressed the alleged incident during the school’s Board of Trustees meeting Friday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Illinois State Un...
Jul 22, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Thu. July 21, 2016
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Thu. July 21, 2016City of Bloomington has yet to...
Jul 22, 2016
Hometown Military News: July 22, 2016
Deploying Airmen of the 183rd Air Operations Group based in Springfield, Illinois, board a C-130 aircraft on the first leg of their journey to duty in the Middle East. Approximately 80 members of the ...
Jul 22, 2016
Migraines get new look at joining marijuana program
By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO- Illinois’ medical cannabis program could soon see another approved condition.A Cook County Circuit Court judge on Monday voided Illinois Departm...
Jul 22, 2016
David Davis Mansion to host mechanical tour
The David Davis Mansion will host two mechanical tours on Sunday. (Photo courtesy David Davis Mansion) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Operators of the David Davis Mansion in Bloomington will offer ...
Jul 22, 2016
Shots fired on Bloomington’s west side
Bloomington Police responded to a report of shots fired near Mason and Mulberry streets on Thursday. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Police are looking for information about an inc...
Jul 22, 2016
Hall of Fame sportswriter Kindred donates 50 years of writing to Illinois Wesleyan
Dave Kindred (left) returned to campus to speak at an Alumni Showcase as part of events celebrating the Inauguration of President Eric Jensen. (Photo courtesy Illinois Wesleyan University) By WJBC Sta...
Jul 22, 2016
Normal names Mandava Rao Citizen of the Year
Normal Mayor Chris Koos (left) presents the award to Mandava Rao. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Town of Normal named Mandava Rao its Citizen of the Year Thursda...
Jul 21, 2016
