Category Archives: Local News
Rep. Davis backs trade deal, but ‘devil is in the details’
U.S. Rep Rodney Davis said the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement is meant to modernize decades old language that has put America at a disadvantage when trying to compete with the rest of the world. ...
Oct 07, 2015
Bookmobile committee discusses new stops
The Bloomington Public Library Bookmobile committee met for the first time Tuesday (Photo by Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Public Library has formed a committee to...
Oct 06, 2015
Red Cross of Central Illinois sends volunteers to South Carolina
(Photo courtesy Red Cross) By Joe Ragusa CHARLESTON, S.C. – At least 17 people have died in North and South Carolina due to massive flooding after heavy downpours hit the east coast. Trish Burne...
Oct 06, 2015
Public universities working to express concerns over budget impasse
ISU’s state government relations director explained an advocacy effort to members of the school’s board of trustees on Tuesday. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – As the s...
Oct 06, 2015
More arrests possible following string of ISU thefts
Moshe Sharrieff, 18, of Normal faces burglar and theft charges in McLean County. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Illinois State University Police say there could be ad...
Oct 06, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. Oct. 5, 2015
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Mon. Oct. 5, 2015City of Bloomington has yet to ...
Oct 06, 2015
Murphy, Weaver sworn in to Illinois Senate
Chuck Weaver has appointed to fill the remainder of Darin LaHood’s term in the Illinois Senate. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Chuck Weaver)By Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – ...
Oct 06, 2015
Normal to begin hydrant flushing
By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Fire hydrant flushing is performed to remove any sediment or stagnant water from the distribution system and to test fire hydrant operation.These steps are taken to improve...
Oct 06, 2015
Normal Town Council agrees with staff on sales tax revenue spending
The council discussed the spending ideas Monday night. (Eric Stock/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – How Normal will use its portion of the revenue from the new sales tax increase is a little clea...
Oct 05, 2015
Forum held to discuss mental health issues in McLean County
McLean County Board member Susan Schafer and McLean County Administrator Bill Wasson present their update on mental health in the county Monday at the ISU Alumni Center. (Photo by Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By J...
Oct 05, 2015
