Category Archives: Local News
ISU covers MAP grants this Spring, IWU and Heartland are not
(WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Illinois State University is going to cover MAP grants for nearly 4,000 students this Spring, but other college students in Bloomington-Normal may hav...
Jan 11, 2016
Supreme Court case could end ‘fair share’ union payments
The court likely won’t issue its ruling until summer. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Chris Phan)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – A case being heard by the U.S. Supreme Court Monday could cause fall...
Jan 11, 2016
Sorensen arraignment delayed
McLean County Board Chairman Matt Sorensen has been indicted on federal wire fraud charges stemming from his time as a consultant for State Farm. (Photo courtesy www.mcleancountyil.gov)By Eric StockCH...
Jan 11, 2016
Newson murder trial set for jury selection
(Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Jury selection is set to begin Monday morning for the trial of a man from Normal charged with murder. Tracy Newson, 49, is accused of killing C...
Jan 11, 2016
Bloomington doctor suggests USDA calorie guidelines too high for some
The USDA recommends in its new dietary guidelines consuming a variety of vegetables and whole fruits. (Photo by Robert Couse-Baker/flickr) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington doctor said n...
Jan 11, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Fri. Jan. 8, 2016 – Sun. Jan. 10, 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. Jan. 8, 2016 City of Bloomington Call Tim...
Jan 11, 2016
Bloomington city council to discuss outsourcing golf operations
The city of Bloomington will discuss outsourcing operations at the city’s three golf courses, including Highland Park Golf Course, during a work session Monday night. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Go...
Jan 11, 2016
Suicidal subjects give warning signs
Many on the path to suicide show warning signs. (Courtesy PATH)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – The suicide of a friend of family member might not always be a surprise.Mark Benson of Real Change Clin...
Jan 10, 2016
MetroNet still needs to place infrastructure
MetroNet announced this week it plans to bring gigabit internet service to Bloomington-Normal. (Photo courtesy Flickr/FAN ANT)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – MetroNet has announced plans to brin...
Jan 10, 2016
Central Illinois under winter weather advisory at noon
(WJBC File Photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a winter weather advisory starting at noon on Saturday and going through 6 a.m. Sunday. The ...
Jan 09, 2016
