Category Archives: Local News
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
Illinois House, Senate cost taxpayers $45 million in 2015
It took $45 million to run the Illinois House and Senate last year. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois News Network SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House and Senate cost Illinois taxpayers $45 million in ...
Jan 05, 2016
Sen. Brady backs proposal to allow Chicago mayor recall
State Sen. Brady said we are too far along this state budget year to try to get a spending plan passed. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) said he ...
Jan 04, 2016
Bloomington seeks traffic signal battery backup
Traffic signals without power may soon be a thing of the past for Bloomington drivers. (Photo courtesy David Lofink/flickr) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – Monday’s vicious storm that knocked o...
Jan 04, 2016
Peoria Barber College re-opens
By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network It’s not Floyd from Mayberry, or Ice Cube and the guys from the movies — this is serious! The Peoria Barber College, the nation’s oldest one of it...
Jan 03, 2016
Local nonprofit working to help community get counseling, outreach services
The topic of mental health care has been a big topic of discussion in the Bloomington-Normal area. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Members of the community who are seeking counseling ...
Jan 03, 2016
Obituary: Roth
Doug RothDoug Roth, of New Palestine, IN, was born in Fairbury, IL, on June 6, 1966 and died on December 30, 2015, at age 49. He was a kind, loving, and generous Christian man, who always put his fami...
Jan 02, 2016
Bloomington girl competes in national punt, pass and kick contest
Kacie Quick has been practicing at Horton Fieldhouse at Illinois State University in preparation for the national Punt, Pass and Kick competition this weekend. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock...
Jan 01, 2016
Hometown Military News: Jan. 1, 2016
Hometown Military News for Jan. 1, 2016: Springfield National Guard unit recognized for maintenance excellence SPRINGFIELD – The Department of the Army announced Dec. 21 the 3637th Support Maint...
Jan 01, 2016
