Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington man found, arrested for armed robbery
Bloomington Police found and arrested Antonio Conely Thursday night. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – A man, who was reported missing last week, has been ...
Jun 05, 2015
Senior citizens may lose benefits if no budget deal is reached by next month
Gov. Bruce Rauner announced the Department on Aging will raise its Determination of Need score to receive benefits through the agency’s Community Care Program in an effort to save money if no bu...
Jun 04, 2015
Illinois State offers free market research for aspiring entrepreneurs
Graduate students Christina Davila and Dan Sheets run the Illinois Business Intelligence program at ISU. (Photo by Colleen Reynolds/WJBC) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Illinois State University has som...
Jun 04, 2015
State Farm’s Rust to step down as CEO
Michael Tipsord (right) will succeed Ed Rust as State Farm CEO in September. (Photo courtesy State Farm) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – State Farm announced long-time chairman and chief executive o...
Jun 04, 2015
Barickman: Illinois faces ‘dark summer’ due to budget impasse
State Sen. Jason Barickman said the GOP is willing to compromise with Illinois Democrats on the budget. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Jason Baric...
Jun 04, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Wed. June 3, 2015
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Wed. June 3, 2015City of Bloomington has yet to ...
Jun 04, 2015
Bloomington Library Board fails again to select firm to help expansion
The Bloomington Public Library Board voted to a draw Wednesday when it came down to selecting one of two architecture firms to expand the library. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The...
Jun 03, 2015
Agenies searching for missing kayaker to be reduced
Abel Martinez went missing after a kayaking accident Sunday. (Photo courtesy ciproud.com)By Adam StudzinskiCONGERVILLE – The Peoria Journal Star reported the search will continue for Abel Martin...
Jun 03, 2015
CIRA welcomes home Afghanistan veteran
U.S. Army Specialist Mason Bicknell had been deployed for three years. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – A member of the U.S. Army got a big welcome home at Central Illinoi...
Jun 03, 2015
Home Sweet Home, local churches put on Day of Hope
Food and other items will be collected as part of the first Day of Hope. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – Saturday will mark the first Day of Hope, a three-part program put on by Hom...
Jun 03, 2015
