Category Archives: Local News
Bipartisan panel working on Illinois budget compromise
State Rep. Dan Brady is part of a bipartisan group of lawmakers that’s working behind the scenes on possible solution to the state’s 10-month old budget stalemate. (Photo courtesy Facebook...
May 03, 2016
Report: School consolidations could save Illinois $170 million annually
State Sen. Bill Brady says school consolidations should be decided at the local level. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A report from the Illinois Policy Institute claims the state co...
May 02, 2016
Bloomington to begin fire hydrant testing
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Fire hydrant testing starts Monday in Bloomington. The testing will continue throughout the summer months.Fire hydrants are tested to identify any that are broken or m...
May 02, 2016
House backs measure to strengthen email privacy
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis said the Electronic Communications Privacy Act hasn't been updated since 1986. (WJBC file photo)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkTAYLORVILLE – Do you fear the federal ...
May 02, 2016
Normal cleaning up rail agreement with IDOT
The town is still unsure when a pedestrian crossing at Uptown Station will be completed. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Town Council will vote Monday on an amended interg...
May 02, 2016
Heyworth students ‘Say yes to no’
Students at Heyworth High School are promoting campaigns to reduce alcohol and tobacco use among students. (Photo courtesy Katie McHugh/McLean County Health Department)By Eric StockHEYWORTH – St...
May 01, 2016
B-N Parent group offers safe prom tips
NPD Sgt. Adam Capchinske (left) and BN Parents’ Liz Hamilton (right). (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – It’s high school prom season and with that comes the possi...
Apr 29, 2016
Mitsubishi Motors plant has been sold
A new buyer has been announced for the plant, but it’s unknown how the building will be used. (WJBC File Photo)By Terry JamesNORMAL – There’s a buyer for the Mitsubishi Plant in Norm...
Apr 29, 2016
Bloomington Police investigate 2nd report of shots fired in two days
Bloomington Police are investigating a report of shots fired in the 600 block of West Olive Street on Thursday. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Police are trying to determine if ther...
Apr 29, 2016
YWCA McLean County makes stand against racism
Thursday’s event was one of many like it around the nation. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – A group of adults and young women took a Stand Against Racism at the YWCA ...
Apr 28, 2016
