Category Archives: Local News
18th District candidates discuss foreign trade in Springfield forum
Junius Rodriguez (left) and Darin LaHood discussed jobs and other issues during a Monday forum in Springfield. (Photos courtesy Junius Rodriguez, Darin LaHood) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Netwo...
Oct 18, 2016
McLean County Board members seek more transparency
The McLean County Board meets at 9 a.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Some McLean County Board members want to shine more light on county govern...
Oct 18, 2016
Caterpillar CEO to retire
Caterpillar saw record sales in 2012, but has seen a global downtown in construction in recent years. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Caterpillar)By Eric StockPEORIA – Caterpillar CEO and executive cha...
Oct 17, 2016
Master Gardeners training requires commitment
Master Gardeners say their status requires commitment but is rewarding to serve as a resource to the community. (Photo courtesy Donna Dickson) By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – The University o...
Oct 15, 2016
Fitness event through Coliseum welcomes toga-clad participants
Toga-wearing fitness buffs are invited to take part in an obstacle challenge at U.S. Cellular Coliseum on Saturday, November, 5. (WJBC file photo) By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – Togas are of...
Oct 15, 2016
Durbin hopeful GOP can find footing after election
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (left) spoke on the Illinois Wesleyan campus this week. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Despite the fact he’s a Democrat, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin ...
Oct 15, 2016
UPDATED: VenuWorks fires Coliseum executive director
Curtis Webb was appointed executive director of the U.S. Coliseum shortly after VenuWorks took over operations in April. (Photo courtesy VenuWorks)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Executive D...
Oct 14, 2016
Constitution Trail closed for asphalt overlay
By WJBC StaffNORMAL – A portion of the Constitution Trail will be closed on Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for asphalt overlay.The trail will be closed from Mulberry Street to Sycamore Street.
Oct 14, 2016
Study: Bloomington-Normal the most educated community in Illinois
Ames Library at Illinois Wesleyan is shown. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A new report ranks Bloomington-Normal as the most educated community in the state and one of the ...
Oct 14, 2016
U.S. Rep. Davis doesn’t think anti-Trump sentiment will hurt state’s GOP candidates
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (right). (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – One central Illinois congressman thinks Illinois voters can differentiate between GOP presidentia...
Oct 13, 2016
