Category Archives: Local News

The public is invited to a vigil that begins at 7:00 tonight at the Bistro and moves to Withers Park in Bloomington. (WJBC file photo)By Greg HalbleibA vigil for the Orlando shooting victims is planne...

Michael Tipsord (right) will succeed Ed Rust Jr. as State Farm’s Chairman of the Board. (Photo courtesy State Farm)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – One year after retiring from the CEO post that...

U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood called the Orlando shooting a terrorist act and said gun control wouldn’t prevent an attack like that. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Darin LaHood) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON R...

Bloomington Police say a man was shot on the city’s west side overnight. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Police say a 26-year-old man was taken to the hospital early Monday m...

U.S. Cellular Coliseum was formerly under the management of Central Illinois Arena Management. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington aldermen will get their first look M...

 Trade in Cuba could bring lots of dollars to Illinois farmers. (United Soybean Board)By PJ BaronBLOOMINGTON – Three farmers have returned home from a trip to Cuba in an attempt to bolster ...

Superintendent Mark Daniel spoke about the possible future of state funding during this week’s Board of Education meeting. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – There is concern at U...

Part of a street was blocked off while Bloomington hazmat examined a vial of liquid. (WJBC File Photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – A late night for the Bloomington Police Hazmat team.The team was...

Police are searching for a missing 16 year old. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Department of Transportation) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – Police need your help finding a missing 16 year old g...

Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal CEO Grant Anderson said funding is needed to run its programs throughout the year including after school and life skills. (Photo courtesy Boys & Girls Clu...