Category Archives: Local News
Coliseum implementing new safety procedures
The venue will begin restricting the size of bags patrons can carry inside. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Some new safety procedures are being put in place at the U.S. Cellu...
Jan 06, 2016
Board members taking “wait-and-see” approach with Sorensen’s future
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 BLOOMINGTON – Despite a feder...
Jan 06, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. Jan. 4, 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. City of Bloomington Call Time Location / Block...
Jan 06, 2016
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
