Category Archives: Local News
Pritzker fires Illinois Ag Director who knew of 2012 ‘rape in Champaign’ email
Sullivan said in a statement posted to the political blog CapitolFax he takes responsibility. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker fired Illinois ...
Jan 14, 2020
Some first responders are losing life insurance coverage over Narcan, Illinois bill would prohibit the practice
After hearing reports of first responders losing life insurance coverage for having been prescribed anti-overdose drugs, an Illinois lawmaker is looking to prohibit such cancellations. (Photo courtesy...
Jan 14, 2020
Schnucks customers, company donate $320,000 to Salvation Army
The Schnucks in Normal located at 1750 Bradford Lane. (Facebook/Schnucks Normal) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – A supermarket chain and its customers have donated $320,000 to the Salvation A...
Jan 14, 2020
Illinois’ predicted loss of seat in congress will be Republican gain in another state, congressman says
Republican U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis said high taxes and heavy regulations pushed by Illinois' majority Democrats aren't helping to grow the state. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network S...
Jan 14, 2020
Residents in the Luther Oaks area will see road improvements after years of asking
Bloomington City Council voted 8-1 in favor of the improvements.(WJBC file photo) By Katherine Murphy After years of complaints Lutz Road in Bloomington will see some upgrades. The Bloomington City Co...
Jan 14, 2020
Bloomington man sentenced to over 16 years in prison for role in crack cocaine trafficking conspiracy
Raymone Stephens, 31, of Bloomington, was sentenced last week in Peoria federal court. (WJBC File Photo) By Neil Doyle PEORIA – A Bloomington man has been sentenced to 16 years and 8 mont...
Jan 13, 2020
Illinois ranks low in DUI arrest rates, new report shows
In Illinois, a first-time DUI offender can face up to a year of jail and fines of up to $2,500. If a person was harmed, the offense becomes a felony. (Facebook/Illinois Department of Transportation) B...
Jan 13, 2020
Connect Transit set to launch new mobile app
There is still no release date for the app. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – At the cost of over $75,000 over three years, Connect Transit bus riders will soon have a new ...
Jan 13, 2020
Illlinois Ag Director resigns over controversial 2012 email
John Sullivan (right) resigned over the weekend, according to the governor’s office. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Neil Doyle SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Department of Agriculture Director John Su...
Jan 13, 2020
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin: ‘Iran threatening to attack our four U.S. embassies’ never came up in briefing
The situation with Iran, Durbin said, presents a disconnect between what he heard and what the President said. (Photo from YouTube) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Expect the Democrats' drive to remo...
Jan 13, 2020
