Category Archives: Local News
Arraignment for former Allin Township fire chief delayed
Joshua Deterding is charged with official misconduct, felony theft and money laundering. (Photo courtesy of the McLean County Jail)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The arraignment for the former fire ...
May 29, 2015
Hometown Military News: May 29, 2015
Hometown Military News for May 29, 2015:The Adjutant General of the Illinois National Guard to RetireSPRINGFIELD – The Adjutant General of the Illinois, Maj. Gen. Daniel M. Krumrei, sent the fol...
May 29, 2015
GOP consultant ‘shocked’ by Hastert indictment
Former Illinois GOP chairman Pat Brady says he was shocked by the indictment of former House Speaker Dennis Hastert. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockCHICAGO – The indictment against former U.S. Ho...
May 29, 2015
Davis, CIRA officials talk FAA re-authorization
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (middle right) spoke with officials at CIRA on Thursday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) made stops at sever...
May 28, 2015
Program helps veterans pursue farming careers
Homegrown by Heroes helps military veterans pursue careers in farming. (Andy Dahn) By Andy Dahn/WJBC) BLOOMINGTON – A number of Illinois organizations gathered Thursday to learn about Hom...
May 28, 2015
Unemployment drops in Bloomington-Normal
Bloomington-Normal’s unemployment rate has fallen. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – The number of people looking for work in Bloomington-Normal is down compared to last year....
May 28, 2015 (Photo courtesy: Getty images/file)
Miller Park Zoo introduces two new snow leopard cubs
Jonathan Reding and Jay Tetzloff of the Miller Park Zoo introduced two new female snow leopard cubs born earlier this month. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Two new snow leopard cu...
May 28, 2015
BCPA announces 2015-16 concert lineup
The Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts has 27 acts lined up for the 2015-16 season. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts ...
May 28, 2015
Bloomington police investigate fast food burglary
Bloomington Police said there were no signs of forced entry at the Burger King where money was taken. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Police are investigating a burglary at a fast fo...
May 28, 2015
District 87 establishes new parent committee
The district is hoping parents can get more involved and learn more about their children’s education through the new committee. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – District 87 has a...
May 27, 2015
