Category Archives: Local News
Connect Transit shutdown possible without promised state funding
The state has said it can’t currently pay about $5 million owed to Connect Transit. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – Connect Transit may be forced to shut down its b...
Oct 13, 2016
New enterprise zone aims to attract new business to McLean, Ford counties
(Photo courtesy Facebook/bnbiz) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Local economic developers hope a new enterprise zone will spur business growth. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Oppor...
Oct 13, 2016
Bloomington man charged with stealing $725,000 from retirement funds
The charges come after a McLean County grand jury issued an indictment. (Photo by Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – A man from Bloomington is facing 20 criminal charges for alleg...
Oct 13, 2016
Eastland Mall seeks to restore Black Friday ‘magic’ by closing on Thanksgiving
Eastland Mall will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Eastland Mall)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Eastland Mall has announced it will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and won̵...
Oct 13, 2016
Bloomington Police make arrest after early morning shooting
Bloomington Police are investigating an early morning shooting. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Police have made an arrest after a report of shots fired early Thursday morning.Bloomi...
Oct 13, 2016
Rodriguez slams LaHood for standing by Trump
Democrat Junius Rodriguez is seeking the 18th Congressional District seat. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By RFD Radio/WFMBSPRINGFIELD – It’s getting harder to do a political story without...
Oct 13, 2016
First Student hires new Location Manager
Mark Bohl spent 20 years with the Navy. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Unit 5 transportation provider First Student has a new Location Manager on site as it continues working t...
Oct 12, 2016
District 87 school board hears from Oakland Elementary students and staff
District 87 moved its regular meeting to Oakland Elementary School Wednesday.. (WJBC file photo) By Sam ThomasBLOOMINGTON - The District 87 school board held its regular meeting Wednesday night a...
Oct 12, 2016
Kirk pushes FEMA reform after surveying Washington rebuild efforts
An auto parts store was one of many buildings to be rebuilt after a tornado caused destruction in Washington on Nov. 17, 2013. (Photo courtesy Washington city clerk’s office) By Eric Stock WASHI...
Oct 12, 2016
Peterson calls Mitsubishi auction postponement ‘encouraging’
The plant shut down in November 2015. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Maynards Industries delaying an auction of the former Mitsubishi Motors plant in Normal is “encouraging&...
Oct 12, 2016
