Category Archives: Local News
LaHood agrees with Obama on trade deal, solitary confinement
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood wants Congress to pass the Trans-Pacific partnership this year.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Darin LaHood)By Eric StockPEORIA – U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood doesn’t agree with ...
Jan 26, 2016
Woman dies in Pekin fire
By WJBC StaffPEKIN – The Tazewell County Coroner’s Office is investigating a fire that left a Pekin woman dead.Coroner James Baldi said Clara Rotherham, 62, was found dead in her home foll...
Jan 26, 2016
Health officials issue reminders as mumps reappear in McLean County
The McLean County Health Department Department reminds residents to protect themselves from mumps. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – McLean County health officials are reminding t...
Jan 26, 2016
Groundwater ban around Linden and Emerson approved with amendment
Alderwoman Amelia Buragas. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – An agreement the Bloomington City Council approved Monday night would help the city recoup costs associated with groundwate...
Jan 25, 2016
Bloomington council to vote on groundwater contamination ordinance
The Bloomington City Council will vote on an ordinance banning the use of groundwater wells in the area shaded in green. (Graphic courtesy City of Bloomington)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – An ordin...
Jan 25, 2016
Rep. Brady unsure when MAP funding will pass
State Rep. Dan Brady (left) was unable to say how long it will be before Illinois approves university funding. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMIGNTON – The ongoing state bu...
Jan 25, 2016
Cornerstone Christian students help orphanage in Guatemala
Cornerstone Christian Academy students (left to right) Courtney Masters, Tessa Scogin, Abby Miller, Megan Heil, and Baillie Killian helped paint at the Village of Hope orphanage in Guatemala ealier th...
Jan 24, 2016
13th District Candidate: Davis not advancing conservatism
Republican candidate Ethan Vandersand said Davis has allowed Democrats to get their way. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – A Republican candidate for Illinois’ 13th District Congr...
Jan 22, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Thu. Jan. 21, 2016
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Thu. Jan. 21, 2016City of Bloomington has yet to...
Jan 22, 2016
Connect Transit announces route changes
Connect Transit has made changes to its route schedule. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Connect Transit announces changes to their fixed stop routes in Bloomington-Normal to take effect o...
Jan 22, 2016
