Category Archives: Local News
B-N Police Blotter: Tue. May 17, 2016
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Tue. May 17, 2016City of BloomingtonCall Time Lo...
May 18, 2016
Central Illinois Regional Airport: Security delays not an issue
Central Illinois Regional Airport hopes to lure air travelers who are angry over long lines at security checkpoints at major airports in the U.S. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – If y...
May 18, 2016
Washington Street in Bloomington to close
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON - Washington Street between Allin and Howard streets will be immediately closed to all traffic for sewer repairs and it will be reopened as soon as work is completed.Drivers m...
May 18, 2016
Rutherford discusses Cuba, politics in Pontiac visit
Former Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford spoke to the Pontiac Rotary Club on Tuesday. (WJBC file photo)By Eric Stock/Cynthia Grau,WJEZPONTIAC – Former State Treasurer Dan Rutherford is bac...
May 18, 2016
BPD Cyber Crimes Unit assists in child pornography investigation that nets arrest
The Bloomington Police Department Cyber Crimes Unit helped in the arrest of a Fisher man on child pornography charges. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockURBANA – The Bloomington Police Department Cy...
May 18, 2016
YWCA McLean County honors 7 Women of Distinction
Jennifer Swearingen received the YWCA Women of Distinction Award for Business on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy YWCA McLean County)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – YWCA McLean County celebrated 27 years of Women...
May 18, 2016
McLean County Clerk suggesting more election judges, voting machines for November
McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael will present her budget plan on June 1. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael is looking at a few ways to try and...
May 17, 2016
McLean County Board denies pay raises for board; officeholders get 2 percent more
McLean County Board members receive $4,805 in pay annually. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – McLean County Board members have voted to approve two-percent annual pay increases for a...
May 17, 2016
Durbin: Blame shared on airport screening delays
(Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin) By Greg Halbleib Waits of two hours are becoming common in major airport screening lines, and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin suggests steps to reduce that time. Durbin (D,...
May 17, 2016
Normal approves purchase, restoration of Route 66 service station
The purchase is being made for $228,550. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Town Council has voted 6-1 to purchase and help restore a historic service station o...
May 17, 2016
