Category Archives: Local News
Women prepare to march on Washington, D.C. after Inauguration Day
By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – A group of local women will voice their beliefs as they march on Washington, D.C. the day after Donald Trump is sworn into office.The Women’s March On Washing...
Jan 10, 2017
Bloomington to close two downtown streets for taxis, shuttles on weekend nights
The 500 block of North Main Street will be closed expect for taxis between the hours of 10 p.m. and 3 a.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloom...
Jan 10, 2017
Four Seasons Road to close
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Effective immediately, Four Seasons Road between Maysel Street and Ross Drive will be closed to thru traffic for sewer repairs.The street will be closed until the work...
Jan 10, 2017
Home Sweet Home Ministries celebrates 100 years
Home Sweet Home Ministries CEO Mary Ann Pullin cuts the ribbon at the Celebration of Hope Press Conference. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – 2017 marks the 100 year ann...
Jan 09, 2017
Humphreys named Heartland continuing education dean
Amy Humphreys has been in charge of marking and public relations at Heartland. (Heartland Community College photo)By Greg HalbleibNORMAL – Heartland Community College’s new dean of c...
Jan 09, 2017
LaHood: More competition necessary in health care
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood said it will take time to replace Obamacare. (WJBC file photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkWASHINGTON – An emboldened Republican-led Congress has taken its first steps in tryi...
Jan 07, 2017
Lt. Gov Sanguinetti visits Bloomington, supports American Dream
Lt. Gov Sanguinetti believes people need to keep the American Dream alive for future generations. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – Lieutenant Governor Evelyn Sanguine...
Jan 07, 2017
WJBC gets new program director
WJBC is proud to announce the new WJBC Program Director Patti Penn.Patti has been the Morning Show Producer/Co-host, Promotion Director, and Assistant Program Director.She will continue co-hosting the...
Jan 06, 2017
Accused kidnapper now charged with murder
(Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The man accused of kidnapping two men in Normal and taking them to Peoria is now facing multiple murder charges.Danny Smith...
Jan 06, 2017
Electric car researcher: Rivian potentially saved millions by buying Normal plant
R.J. Scaringe (left) the is CEO of Rivian. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Rivian Automotive could have made significant savings by buying the Mitsubishi Motors plant in Normal....
Jan 06, 2017
