Category Archives: Local News
Pilot program provides job training for food assistance recipients
Those receiving government food assistance can take advantage of jobs programs.(Photo Flickr/Clementine Gallot)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Openings are still available for a pilot pro...
Dec 29, 2016
Top Stories 2016: Bloomington-Normal growing pains
East Peoria developer Jeff Giebelhausen proposed a $51 million development for Bloomington in February. (Photo courtesy City of Bloomington/Farnsworth Group)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – There̵...
Dec 28, 2016
Peoria coroner says kidnapping victim died of head injury
(Flickr/Alan Cleaver)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Authorities in Peoria and McLean County are working together as they investigate an alleged kidnapping which led to the death of Maunds Bryant, 41...
Dec 28, 2016
State Farm: December top month for theft claims
(WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – December was the top month for theft claims handled by State Farm in 2015. January wasn’t far behind in 2nd.State Farm Spokeswoman Missy Du...
Dec 28, 2016
Top Stories 2016: Unit 5 busing
Late and overcrowded buses were a major problem for Unit 5 as the school year began. (Photo courtesy Flickr/flequi)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Unit 5 approved changes to school start times in ord...
Dec 27, 2016
Normal man reportedly kidnapped dies
Autopsy results on Maunds Bryant, 41, are expected today. (Flickr/Alan Cleaver)By Greg HalbleibPEORIA – A man who was reportedly kidnapped from a home in Normal during the weekend has died.A rel...
Dec 27, 2016
Bloomington plumbing business continues tradition of donating
By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – ‘Tis the season to give, and at Mike Williams Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, they take giving quite seriously.This month, the company is working with...
Dec 27, 2016
Top Stories 2016: Illinois budget showdown
Gov. Bruce Rauner (left) and Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan made been mostly at odds since Rauner took office in 2015. (Photos courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner, Mike Madigan)By Eric StockSPRINGFIEL...
Dec 26, 2016
Customers take advantage of post holiday sales
Customers flocked to Eastland Mall to buy and/or return items from Christmas. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – Customers have finished buying gifts for family and frien...
Dec 26, 2016
Universities prepare to fund MAP grants themselves
Illinois State University one college preparing to fund MAP grants for students. (WJBC File Photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – As the budget impasse for Illinois continues, colleges an...
Dec 26, 2016
