Category Archives: Local News
Wellness expo a ‘no-waste’ event in Bloomington
Ruth Ann Lipic with Ecology Action Centers speaks with attendees at the Illinois Sustainable Living and Wellness Expo at Illinois Wesleyan’s Shirk Center in 2015. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Ecolog...
Apr 08, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Thu. April 7, 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 7, 2016 City of Bloomington has yet...
Apr 08, 2016
Linden Street in Bloomington to close
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Linden Street between Emerson and Empire will be closed to through traffic April 11-15 for sewer installation, weather permitting.Drivers should seek alternate routes....
Apr 08, 2016
Youth Build: “We weren’t convinced that there was a gun on him”
By Terry JamesNORMAL –The student that allegedly had the gun is under arrest. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesThe administration at Youth Build McLean County is speaking out a day after a student...
Apr 07, 2016
Congressman Davis pushes need for national GMO labeling standards
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (left) partnered with the Illinois Farm Bureau to stress the issue. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) is urging ...
Apr 07, 2016
ISU hires Levester Johnson as VP for Division of Student Affairs
(Photo courtesy ISU)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Illinois State University President Larry Dietz has named Levester Johnson as vice president for the Division of Student Affairs.Johnson is current...
Apr 07, 2016
UPDATE: Student arrested after Gun found at YouthBuild McLean County
The student that allegedly had the gun has been arrested. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James NORMAL – Police have found a student that allegedly brought a gun to the Unit 5 Charter school YouthBui...
Apr 07, 2016
Barickman seeks to stop grant handouts before election
State Sen. Jason Barickman is backing a measure to stop elected officials from handing out grants just before an election. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – S...
Apr 07, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Wed. April 6, 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. Wed. April 6, 2016 City of Bloomington Call Ti...
Apr 07, 2016
ISU students express Election Day concerns
Many students experienced long lines at the bone Student Center polling place on March 15. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Illinois State University students have taken t...
Apr 06, 2016
