Category Archives: Local News
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. March 17, 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. March 16, 2017City of BloomingtonCALL TIME ...
Mar 17, 2016
Police called to train, truck collision in Saybrook
By Eric StockSAYBROOK – McLean County Sheriff’s police say a driver is OK after his truck hit a train in Saybrook.The driver reportedly suffered a cut on his head, but refused medical trea...
Mar 17, 2016
ISU study: Foster care to college graduation ‘Against All Odds’
Greg SImpspn and Doris Houston are promoting the schools Center for Adoption Studies’ work on foster youth. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC)By Eric StockNORMAL – Illinois State University has be...
Mar 17, 2016
Healy named Normal Rotarian of the Year
Linda Healy was named Normal Rotarian of the Year. (Photo courtesy Normal Rotary Club)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – The Normal Rotary Club has named Linda Healy the George Wolf Rotarian of the Year.The ...
Mar 17, 2016
CIRA adds second daily flight to Minneapolis
Central Illinois Regional Airport saved $75,000 on snow and ice removal costs. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Central Illinois Regional Airport is doubling up service to Minn...
Mar 17, 2016
Prescribed prairie burning planned in Bloomington
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON - The Bloomington Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department will be completing prairie burning this week at Stonebridge Prairie, The Grove Park, Tipton Park and potential...
Mar 17, 2016
ISU to host open forums for 3 VP finalists
(left to right) Lori Reesor, Eric Arneson, Levester Johnson are finalists for the Illinois State University vice president Student Affairs position. (Photo courtesy www.ilstu.edu)By Eric StockNORMAL &...
Mar 17, 2016
Unit 5 approves new start and end times, bus route system
Many Unit 5 parents and staff members attended and spoke about the proposed changes during the Wednesday night meeting. (WJBC/Andy Dahn) By Andy Dahn NORMAL – After months of discussion about pr...
Mar 16, 2016
Chambers: Names, not license plates needed to charge for cemetery damage after Trump rally
At least a dozen gravestones at East Lawn cemetery in Bloomington were damaged by cars which had been parked for the Donald Trump rally. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Stacy McCollum Beerup) By Adam Studzin...
Mar 16, 2016
BPD arrest Chicago man for robbery, drug possession
(WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – A man from Chicago has been arrested in Bloomington for robbery and drug possession. Bloomington Police said Wanyae Massey, 18, was arrested Tu...
Mar 16, 2016
