Category Archives: Local News
Salvation Army of McLean County campaign behind last year’s pace
The Salvation Army of McLean County is $18,000 behind last year’s campaign. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Salvation Army bell ringers are counting on a major surge in donatio...
Dec 12, 2017
BPD’s Heffner: Officers to be wearing body cams by spring 2018
Bloomington Police Chief Brendan Heffner presented to the city council his three-year strategic plan . He expects officers to wear body cameras by the spring of 2018.(File photo by WJBC’s Howard...
Dec 12, 2017
Chenoa Mayor says shooting of wild turkeys was totally legal
Chenoa Mayor Chris Wilder responded to concerns over the shooting of two wild turkeys during Monday night’s council meeting. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Joe)By Lindsey Harrison/WMBDCHENOA – The...
Dec 11, 2017
Davis favors ending individual insurance mandate
U.S. Rep Rodney Davis hops the tax reform effort includes elimination of mandated health insurance. (WJBC file photo)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkWASHINGTON, D.C. – One of the provisions...
Dec 10, 2017
HSHM preps Christmas meals, looking for donations
Home Sweet Home Ministries is asking for the public’s help in preparing meals to deliver and serve on Christmas day. (WJBC File Photo)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – A local nonprofit organi...
Dec 10, 2017 Home Sweet Home Ministries. (Photo courtesy: HSHM/Facebook)
LeRoy Christmas House lights up holidays
After setting up decorations for years, John Hamblin is allowing people to walk through his Christmas house. (Photo courtesy Lindsey Harrison/WMBD)By Lindsey Harrison/WMBDLEROY – A local family ...
Dec 09, 2017
Yoder eyes vacant McLean County judge’s seat
McLean County Associate Judge William Yoder is a candidate for the circuit judgeship vacated by soon-to-retire Judge Kevin Fitzgerald. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC)By Howard PackowitzBL...
Dec 07, 2017
Recycling large part of proposed McLean Co. solid waste plan
Local communities actively participate in recycling efforts. (WJBC file photo)By Lindsey Harrison/WMBDBLOOMINGTON – McLean County is looking at how it can reduce its environmental impact over th...
Dec 07, 2017
State Farm raises rates for Illinois home and condo insurance
State Farm Insurance confirmed it is raising rates, effective Feb. 1 for existing customers and immediately for new customers. (WJBC file photo)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Homeowners and co...
Dec 07, 2017
Sen. Barickman: Marijuana legalization ‘inevitable’
State Senator Jason Barickman of Bloomington says marijuana legalization is “inevitable” and could add millions of dollars of revenue for Illinois’ government.(Photo courtesy Flickr/...
Dec 06, 2017
