Category Archives: Local News
Schock to pay fine over campaign finance violation
U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock resigned in 2015 amid a federal investigation. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – Former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock will have to pay for requesting a campaign contribu...
Oct 26, 2016
New State Farm CEO makes commitment to Bloomington-Normal
Michael Tipsord (left) spoke with the EDC’s Kyle Ham (right). (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – State Farm has changed its leadership in the last year, but the company ...
Oct 25, 2016
Studzinski’s take on the Cubs
(WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiCubs fans, this one is for you.Those who know me well know I’m a White Sox fan. That’s not changing. But I saw something this past Saturday that struck m...
Oct 25, 2016
Local groups holding domestic violence forum
Senna Adjabeng (left) and Matt Drat (right) spoke about the event taking place Wednesday. (Terry James/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – An event Wednesday night at First Christian Church i...
Oct 25, 2016
Give Thanks campaign introduces ‘turkey cards’ for holidays
Mike Hoffman (right) of Midwest Food Bank and Matt Burgess of Home Sweet Home Ministries display Thanksgiving food as a launch to their Give Thanks campaign. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock B...
Oct 25, 2016
Bloomington Parks to continue to raise funds to develop Creativity Center
The Creativity Center houses offices for the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts. (Photo courtesy Facebook/artsblooming) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council has ag...
Oct 25, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. Oct. 24, 2016
By WJBC Staff A look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses. Mon. Oct. 24, 2016 City of Bloomington Call Ti...
Oct 25, 2016
Cubs fans gear up for World Series
Cubs fans have waited decades for a World Series appearance. (Sean Winters/Flickr) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – The Chicago Cubs are heading to their first World Series in 71 years. Bloomington ...
Oct 25, 2016
Parkview Inn fire cause under investigation
The fire caused $300,000 in damage. (Terry James/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Fire officials are working Monday to find the cause of the fire which heavily damaged the Parkview Inn Frida...
Oct 24, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Fri. Oct. 21, 2016 – Sun. Oct. 23, 2016
By WJBC Staff A look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses. Fri. Oct. 21, 2016 City of Bloomington Call Ti...
Oct 24, 2016
