Category Archives: Local News

There’s help for homeless youth in McLean County
By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – 40 percent of the homeless youth in this country are a part of the LGBT community. Colleen O’Connor with Project Oz in Bloomington said one-fourth of gay teens...
Syndicated Author Apr 17, 2016

Man dies during traffic stop on I-55
By Greg Halbleib A man wanted in connection with a homicide investigation in Indiana has died during a traffic stop in Bloomington. State police and McLean County Coroner Kathy Davis say a trooper sou...
Syndicated Author Apr 17, 2016

Barickman leads youth council to learn about state government
State Sen. Jason Barickman hosted students in a mock legislative session in Springfield this week. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman)By Eric StockSPRINGFIELD – More than 40 high school st...
Syndicated Author Apr 16, 2016

Sen. Brady calls for two-year budget to balance Illinois’ finances
State Sen. Bill Brady spoke on a variety of budget topics during a session with elected officials on Friday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – A fiscal year 2016 state budg...
Syndicated Author Apr 15, 2016

Hometown Military News: April 15, 2016
Spc. Tycjan Sieradzki of Algonquin, Illinois, a Soldier with the 244th Digital Liaison Detachment based in Chicago, works his way through the confidence course at Marseilles Training Center in Marseil...
Syndicated Author Apr 15, 2016

Bloomington alderman: Gambling revenue higher than anyone expected
Bloomington alderman Jim Fruin says he’s not sure whether he will support higher liquor license fees. (Photo courtesy cityblm.org) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Gamblers in Bloomington spent...
Syndicated Author Apr 15, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Thu. April 14, 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 14, 2016 City of Bloomington has ye...
Syndicated Author Apr 15, 2016

Durbin salutes former Transportation Secretary LaHood on Peoria airport honor
Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood waves to the crowd during opening ceremonies of Uptown Station on July 14, 2012. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) By FarmWeekNow.com WASHINGTON – Former C...
Syndicated Author Apr 15, 2016

IDOT urging safe work zone driving
More than 4,300 motor vehicle crashes on average occur in Illinois work zones every year. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – This week is National Work Zone Safety week and the Ill...
Syndicated Author Apr 14, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Wed. April 13, 2016
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Wed. April 13, 2016City of Bloomington has yet t...
Syndicated Author Apr 14, 2016