Category Archives: Local News
B-N Police Blotter: Fri. Jan. 1, 2016 – Sun. Jan. 3, 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. 1, 2016 City of Bloomington Call Tim...
Jan 06, 2016
LaHood recaps whirlwind first few months in Washington
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, sworn into office just a few months ago, denies that lawmakers are hamstrung by presidential politics now. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Darin LaHood)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Net...
Jan 06, 2016
Sorensen’s future with the county board is unclear
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 Joe RagusaBL...
Jan 05, 2016
Gigabit internet coming to Bloomington-Normal
(Photo by lizzardo/flickr) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington-Normal will soon have Gigabit internet. Kathy Sheller with Evansville-based Metronet says the internet company plans to install...
Jan 05, 2016
Gun advocate: Obama’s actions ‘not addressing the problem’
Illinois concealed carry instructor Mike Bius thought the U.S. already has the proper tools to enforce gun control. (Photo courtesy Flickr/emperley3) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Illinois co...
Jan 05, 2016
Former Bloomington alderman Finnegan remembered for community service
Jim Finnegan served on the Bloomington City Council for 12 years. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – A former Bloomington alderman is being remembered for his longtime public ser...
Jan 05, 2016
McLean County Board Chairman indicted on federal fraud charges
McLean County Board Chairman Matt Sorensen has been indicted on federal fraud charges stemming from his time at State Farm. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa CHICAGO – McLean County Board...
Jan 05, 2016
Illinois House, Senate cost taxpayers $45 million in 2015
It took $45 million to run the Illinois House and Senate last year. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois News Network SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House and Senate cost Illinois taxpayers $45 million in ...
Jan 05, 2016
Sen. Brady backs proposal to allow Chicago mayor recall
State Sen. Brady said we are too far along this state budget year to try to get a spending plan passed. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) said he ...
Jan 04, 2016
Bloomington seeks traffic signal battery backup
Traffic signals without power may soon be a thing of the past for Bloomington drivers. (Photo courtesy David Lofink/flickr) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – Monday’s vicious storm that knocked o...
Jan 04, 2016
