Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington council approves demolition of two buildings
The Sugar Creek Packing Plant and the Havco building, about a block away from city hall, are set to be demolished for $245,000. (Photo courtesy Google Maps) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The Sugar...
Jan 16, 2016
Ellsworth Village President dies
(Photo courtesy Facebook/McLean County Clerk – Kathy Michael)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON - Ellsworth Village President Jay Smithson has died.He was also President of the McLean County Mayors Assoc...
Jan 15, 2016
Williams promoted to market manager at Radio Bloomington
New Radio Bloomington Market Manager Paula WIlliams. (Photo by Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The new face in charge of Radio Bloomington is a familiar one.Paula Williams has been pr...
Jan 15, 2016
McLean County Clerk hosting voter registration drives
(WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Clerk's office is holding voter registration drives this weekend and next at two area churches.County Clerk Kathy Michael said ...
Jan 15, 2016
Normal looking to install stop light on Airport Road
(WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Town of Normal is preparing to install a new traffic light at the intersection of Airport Road and Shepard Road.The Town Council will vote on appr...
Jan 15, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Thu. Jan. 14, 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. Jan. 14, 2016 City of Bloomington has yet...
Jan 15, 2016
Bloomington store sells $50,000 Powerball ticket
The Powerball jackpot reached a record $1.6 billion this week. (Photo by Justgrimes/flickr) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A local convenience store was among the dozens of businesses in Illinois w...
Jan 15, 2016
Three potential buyers express interest in Mitsubishi plant
Kyle Ham. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL – Will a buyer step up soon and take over the Mitsubishi plant in Normal? The man in charge of the Mitsubishi Task Force thinks it’s possib...
Jan 14, 2016
Four write-in candidates file for McLean County’s 2nd District seat
McLean County Government Center. (Photo by Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – There are now four write-in candidates running for McLean County’s 2nd District. Conservative blogge...
Jan 14, 2016
UPDATED: Lincoln Leisure Center closed indefinitely due to asbestos
The Lincoln Leisure Center at 1206 S. Lee St. is closed indefinitely because of an asbestos problem. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMIGNTON – The City of Bloomington has temporarily...
Jan 14, 2016
