Category Archives: Local News
Illinois business leader: ‘right to work’ may sputter out
The union's effort comes a little more than a year after Gov. Bruce Rauner, who wanted to diminish labor's influence, left office. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – An Illinoi...
Jan 23, 2020
Cullom man charged in Christmas Day triple homicide pleads not guilty
Clifford Brewer appeared on a video feed from the Livingston County Jail Friday, Dec. 28, 2019, as he made his first appearance after being charged with three counts of murder for the Christmas Day sl...
Jan 23, 2020
Miller Park Zoo seeking applications for Junior Zookeeper program
There is a fee for the Junior Zookeeper program. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Aimed at providing hands-on experience, Miller Park Zoo is seeking applications for the Jun...
Jan 23, 2020
Illinois Wesleyan’s ‘Big Show’ to feature The All-American Rejects
The All-America Rejects has sold over 10 million albums worldwide. (Photo Eventbrite) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan University has announced this year’s headline for...
Jan 23, 2020
Peoria woman identified in cold weather-related fatality
Coroner Jamie Harwood said people should check on elderly friends and neighbors frequently for their safety and well-being. (Facebook/Peoria County Coroner’s Office) By Neil Doyle PEORIA ...
Jan 23, 2020
New law allows students time off to vote
State Sen. Elgie Sims (D-Chicago) credits high school kids with a new law that allows schoolchildren of age time away from class to vote. (PHOTO: WJBC File Photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD ̵...
Jan 23, 2020
Image Air closes after 46 years, airport says transition of services will be smooth
Image Air is located at 2933 East Empire Street in Bloomington. (Photo HOI ABC) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – A family business has closed its doors in the Twin-Cities after more than four dec...
Jan 22, 2020
Local group holds memorial service for ‘unborn victims of abortion’
Christ Church Pastor Robert Smart (front) spoke to a crowd of about 40 people Wednesday on the steps of the McLean County Museum of History.(Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – A...
Jan 22, 2020
Illinois manufacturers’ group says state’s economic growth held back by state policies
The state’s economy grew by 1.4 percent in the third quarter of 2019. (Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ economy grew in the third quarter of ...
Jan 22, 2020
Illinois Supreme Court could decide if marijuana smell is enough to justify police search
Whether police in Illinois can use the smell of cannabis as a reason to search a vehicle could soon be answered by the Illinois Supreme Court. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPR...
Jan 22, 2020
