Category Archives: Local News
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
B-N Police Blotter: Wed. Jan. 13, 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. Jan. 13, 2016City of Bloomington has yet to...
Jan 14, 2016
BCPA and Coliseum operations could be handled by one company soon
Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Chaunceydavis81)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts and the U.S. Cellular Coliseum may be...
Jan 13, 2016
Lack of state budget, funding means changes to SAT, ACT testing in District 87
Changes to SAT testing was a topic of discussion during a District 87 board meeting Wednesday night. (WJBC/Andy Dahn) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – Students in District 87 schools may need to go th...
Jan 13, 2016
Two write-in candidates challenge Sorensen for county board seat
McLean County Government Center. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Two write-in candidates are running for the McLean County Board seat Matt Sorensen has just vacated. McLean County ...
Jan 13, 2016
IDES to close local office in Bloomington
(Logo courtesy Illinois Department of Employment Security) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The Illinois Department of Employment Security is closing three of its local offices, including one in Bloo...
Jan 13, 2016
Fewer people boarded planes at CIRA in 2015
Central Illinois Regional Airport is reporting low passenger numbers for 2015. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – Fewer passengers and fewer flights. That sums up 2015 for the Centra...
Jan 13, 2016
