Category Archives: Local News
Miller Park Zoo reindeer gems return
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Miller Park Zoological Society is again selling reindeer droppings.The droppings are sanitized, painted, and turned into gems the societ...
Dec 06, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Fri. Dec. 2, 2016 – Sun. Dec. 4, 2016
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Fri. Dec. 2, 2016City of BloomingtonCall Time Lo...
Dec 05, 2016
McIntyre reappointed as County Board chairman
The McLean County Board unanimously voted to retain John McIntyre as chairman. (WJBC file photo)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Board voted to retain John McIntyre as chairman of...
Dec 05, 2016
Illinois awaits federal guidance on future of Medicaid
State Sen. Bill Brady said he expects the state will get more flexibility in managing its Medicaid program under the Trump administration, something state officials have requested. (WJBC file photo)By...
Dec 05, 2016
Chris Stapleton to perform at US Cellular Coliseum
Chris Stapleton won the CMA Male Vocalist of the Year last month. (Photo courtesy ChrisStapleton.com)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Country music’s top male vocalist is coming to Bloomington.C...
Dec 05, 2016
Kinzinger to send holiday cards to veterans
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger wants to hand deliver a ‘thank you’ to military veterans during the holiday season. (WJBC File Photo)By Eric StockOTTAWA – U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger is collec...
Dec 04, 2016
Midwest farmers deal with agricultural downturn
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Senior Business Economist David Oppedahl is not sure when the ag downturn will reverse. (Courtesy Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago)By Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO ̵...
Dec 03, 2016
Bloomington’s water department lands fluoride compliance award
The award was for compliance between 2007 and 2015. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington’s Water Department has received an award from the Illinois Depa...
Dec 03, 2016
Bennett scolds lawmakers for not passing budget
State Rep. Tom Bennett said lawmakers should stay in Springfield until a budget deal is done. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Eric StockGIBSON CITY – Illinois’ current stop-gap budget expi...
Dec 02, 2016
BPD searching for ‘armed and dangerous’ suspect
(Photo courtesy Bloomington police)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police are on the lookout for a suspect wanted in connect with a shots fired incident on Nov. 24 at Main Street Con...
Dec 02, 2016
