Category Archives: Local News
Central Illinois Congressmen award McLean County with $100K grant to help improve Veterans Parkway
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (middle) and Rep. Rodney Davis (right). (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Two central Illinois congressmen announced a $100,000 grant for the McLean County Regi...
Nov 16, 2021
Bloomington Police looking to enhance the experience of women on force; signs 30×30 pledge
The 30×30 initiative is affiliated with the Policing Project at NYU School of Law and the National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives. (Photo courtesy: Flick/File) By Blake HaasBLOOM...
Nov 16, 2021
Holiday show at the 3rd Sunday Market this weekend
The 3rd Sunday Market is this Sunday from 8am-4pm at the Interstate Center in Bloomington. (Facebook/3rd Sunday Market)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Plenty of collectibles and craft vendors will be...
Nov 12, 2021
2021 Trouble in Toyland report
A common thread through this year's report is that toys sold online – or second-hand – are sometimes not subject to the same regulations as their more credible – albeit expensive ...
Nov 12, 2021
UIS ceremony honors those who served
Gen. Alicia Tate-Nadeau (Ret.), the director of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, was the keynote speaker. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – University of Illinois Springfield pu...
Nov 12, 2021
McLean County school administrator among finalists for District 87 superintendent
The new superintendent is scheduled to take over July 1. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – The District 87 School Board has picked the three finalists to become the next superintendent, ...
Nov 12, 2021
Suspect in Bloomington robbery try linked to Reggie Redbird assault on ISU Quad
Police said no one was hurt in the confrontation, and the state's attorney's office is considering whether to file a felony aggravated battery charge against Perez. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ...
Nov 11, 2021
Rivian stock hits record numbers in debut on the Nasdaq exchange
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe (middle) opened Wall Street on Wednesday by ringing the opening bell from the Normal manufacturing plant. (Photo courtesy: RJ Scaringe/Twitter) By Blake HaasNORMAL – Share...
Nov 10, 2021
Bloomington City Council supports tax hikes to fund $22.8 million library addition, backs new police officers’ contract
Final action will be taken later this month when the council votes on the library's tax levy for next year. (Photo courtesy City of Bloomington)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Public Lib...
Nov 09, 2021
Local Dr. explains new antiviral COVID-19 pills
Dr. John Wieland with Carl BroMenn Hospital spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – According to a recent study, a new antiviral COVID-19 pil...
Nov 08, 2021
