Category Archives: Local News
Caterpillar to furlough 35 workers in Pontiac
Caterpillar is laying off 35 workers in Pontiac. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock PONTIAC – The latest round of layoffs at Caterpillar will affect workers at its plant in Pontiac. Company officia...
Jul 02, 2015
Danvers man pleads guilty to drug conspiracy charge
By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – A man from Danvers will see four years in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to a large drug bust last year. Travis Melick, 20, pleaded guilty this week ...
Jul 01, 2015
ISU students sound off on smoking ban
Illinois State students have already experienced a smoke-free campus. (Photo courtesy Flickr/shnnn) By Connor Boyd BLOOMINGTON – Wednesday was the first day the Illinois Smoke Free Campus Act wa...
Jul 01, 2015
Bloomington to collect garbage on Friday
By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Public Works offices will be closed on Friday for Independence Day. Household garbage and recycle will be collected as scheduled on Friday. The Drop-Off F...
Jul 01, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Tue. June 30, 2015
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Tue. June 30, 2015City of Bloomington has yet to...
Jul 01, 2015
Connect Transit union raises concerns about personnel decisions
Union members displayed their displeasure at Tuesday’s Board of Trustees meeting. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Connect Transit’s employee union, Amalgamated Tra...
Jun 30, 2015
Greenbriar Drive section closing temporarily
By WJBC Staff NORMAL – Greenbriar Drive between Ft. Jesse Road and Hoover Drive will be closed starting 7:00 a.m. on Monday until further notice. The duration of the closure is expected to be le...
Jun 30, 2015
Red Cross asks for blood donations ahead of holiday weekend
Blood donations are typically low during the summer. (Photo courtesy Flickr/ejk) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Summer means vacations and traveling, but it also means a dip in blood donations...
Jun 30, 2015
Salvation Army donates 146 fans during first day of annual summer giveaway
The Salvation Army of McLean County is collecting fans to distribute to families in need this summer. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Salvation Army Bloomington) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The Salvati...
Jun 30, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. June 29, 2015
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Mon. June 29, 2015City of BloomingtonCall Time L...
Jun 30, 2015
