Category Archives: Local News
Illinois Lottery seeks $500,000 winner in Deer Creek
The Illinois Lottery says a $500,000 ticket was sold in Deer Creek on Monday. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock DEER CREEK – Someone bought a Lucky Day Lotto ticket worth $500,000 at a convenience...
Jun 29, 2016
Not In Our Town celebrates 20th anniversary
The event was held near the steps of the McLean County Museum of History. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Not In Our Town marked its 20th anniversary Tuesday night in dow...
Jun 28, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. June 27, 2016
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Mon. June 27, 2016City of BloomingtonCall Time L...
Jun 28, 2016
U.S. Rep. Davis tours Home Sweet Home
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (middle right) said the VA needs to be providing better care for veterans. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) tou...
Jun 28, 2016
Hutchison remembers Summitt as model for women’s sports
Pat Summitt died at age 64 this morning after a long battle with Alzheimer’s-related dementia. (WJBC file photo)By Eric Stock and Greg HalbleibNORMAL – Illinois State Hall of Fame coach Ji...
Jun 28, 2016
Human service providers detail impact of Illinois budget impasse
Gail Kear (lower right), Executive Director of the LIFE Center for Independent Living speaks at a news conference in Bloomington on Tuesday. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – ...
Jun 28, 2016
Federal grant sought to fix two Bloomington streets
Bloomington has applied for a federal TIGER grant to fix Main and Center streets. (WJBC file photo)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington is looking for federal help to fix two major streets....
Jun 28, 2016
LaHood pushes Ryan tax reform plan
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood says he doesn’t expect House Speaker Paul Ryan’s sweeping tax reform plan to pass before the elections this fall, but the Peoria Republican says he’s hopeful i...
Jun 28, 2016
Craft production and retail ordinance approved
A new ordinance will allow the production and retail of crafts on site. (WJBC file photo) By Carie Kuehn BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s City Council on Monday approved an...
Jun 28, 2016
McLean County Sheriff’s deputies now carry Narcan
McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage hopes Narcan will reduce opioid overdoses in the county. By PJ Baron BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Sheriff’s Department will begin to carry Narcan, a na...
Jun 28, 2016
