Category Archives: Local News
House backs measure to strengthen email privacy
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis said the Electronic Communications Privacy Act hasn't been updated since 1986. (WJBC file photo)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkTAYLORVILLE – Do you fear the federal ...
May 02, 2016
Normal cleaning up rail agreement with IDOT
The town is still unsure when a pedestrian crossing at Uptown Station will be completed. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Town Council will vote Monday on an amended interg...
May 02, 2016
Heyworth students ‘Say yes to no’
Students at Heyworth High School are promoting campaigns to reduce alcohol and tobacco use among students. (Photo courtesy Katie McHugh/McLean County Health Department) By Eric Stock HEYWORTH – ...
May 01, 2016
Survey: Weddings cost too much
(Photo courtesy Rachel Elaine/flickr) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A shared life of wedded bliss often starts with financial stress, because of the rising cost of tying the knot that a majority o...
May 01, 2016
Connect Tranist, Uber could partner to fill service gap
The new Connect Transit routes would take effect later this year, if they are approved. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Connect Transit might have found a solution for those c...
Apr 30, 2016
Normal city manager considers Mitsubishi plant purchase positive
The plant has been closed since November 2015. (WJBC File Photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Normal’s City Manager welcomes the news of the purchase of the Mitsubishi Motors plant by Michi...
Apr 30, 2016
B-N Parent group offers safe prom tips
NPD Sgt. Adam Capchinske (left) and BN Parents’ Liz Hamilton (right). (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – It’s high school prom season and with that comes the possi...
Apr 29, 2016
Mitsubishi Motors plant has been sold
A new buyer has been announced for the plant, but it’s unknown how the building will be used. (WJBC File Photo) By Terry James NORMAL – There’s a buyer for the Mitsubishi Plant in No...
Apr 29, 2016
Video gaming operator says Bloomington waited too long to seek gaming fees
Video gambling machines in Bloomington brought in $14 million in profits last year. (Photo by Jim/flickr) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A video gambling operator suggests their gambling machines a...
Apr 29, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Thu. April 28, 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. Thu. April 28, 2016 City of Bloomington Call T...
Apr 29, 2016
