Category Archives: Local News
Local police departments host prescription drug take-back day
Seven police departments in McLean County will be acception unused prescription drugs on Saturday. (Photo courtesy Pixabay)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Police departments across Illinois and Unite...
Oct 27, 2017
McLean Street in Bloomington to close
(Photo courtesy Pixabay)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Effective Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon, McLean Street between Washington and Front streets will be closed to all traffic due to a funeral servi...
Oct 27, 2017
Alleged dealer accused of selling ‘smorgasbord’ of drugs at ISU
Robert Willan, 30, of Bloomington faces 16 charges for allegedly selling LSD, cocaine, and ecstasy at Illinois State University. (McLean County Jail photo)By Howard PackowitzBLOOOMINGTON –...
Oct 26, 2017
Bloomington ‘bridge-builder’ seeks permanent city manager’s post
Steve Rasmussen meets with Bloomington aldermen Amelia Buragas and Mboka Mwilambwe on Thursday after the city council named him interim city manager.(Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC.)By Howard Pa...
Oct 26, 2017
Pontiac physician receives chamber award
Pontiac Chamber of Commerce members surprised Dr. Heather Schweizer with the news that she is this year’s ATHENA Award recipient. (Photo Cynthia Grau/WJEZ) By Cynthia GrauPONTIAC – Th...
Oct 26, 2017
Bloomington-Normal unemployment remains lowest in state
Bloomington-Normal’s jobless rate was 3.6 percent in September. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Flazingo Photos)By Greg HalbleibSPRINGFIELD – Unemployment in September dropped throughout the entire...
Oct 26, 2017
Rep. Brady expects Right-to-Work ban to overcome veto
State Rep. Dan Brady said employees should have a right to choose if they want to join a union. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Illinois lawmakers are expected during the fall veto s...
Oct 25, 2017
Renner: Council spat shouldn’t impact city manager search
Mayor Tari Renner said he and the Bloomington City Council will still hear from good candidates for the city manager vacancy.(WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – As Bloomington’s ci...
Oct 25, 2017
Home Sweet Home, Midwest Food Bank aim to feed thousands on Thanksgiving
Midwest Food Bank and Home Sweet Home Ministries held a news conference Tuesday to appeal for donations to feed thousands on Thanksgiving. (Photo courtesy Home Sweet Home Ministries/Facebook)By Sean C...
Oct 25, 2017
Unit 5 school board to consider declaration embracing immigrants
Unit 5 school board members Wednesday night will consider a resolution declaring the district safe and welcoming for all students and their families, including undocumented immigrants. (file pho...
Oct 24, 2017
