Category Archives: Local News
Hometown Military News: July 24, 2015
Hometown Military News for July 24, 2015: Scammers soliciting for donations, claiming to be the Illinois National Guard SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois National Guard has learned that individuals cla...
Jul 24, 2015
Developer says he could save Bloomington $35M in investment over decade
Jim Pearson has proposed buying Bloomington’s three city-owned golf courses. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A local developer said he could save Bloomington a lot o...
Jul 24, 2015
Driver killed in Livingston County crash
A driver was killed in a crash near Long Point on Thursday. (Flickr/davidsonscott15)By Todd WineburnerLONG POINT – Livingston County Coroner Michael Burke said a 30-year-old driver was killed Th...
Jul 24, 2015
Cummings named Normal’s 2015 Citizen of the Year
Cummings was presented the award at Thursday night’s Appreciation Reception. (Photo Courtesy of Andy Dahn)By Andy DahnNORMAL – Normal’s 2015 Citizen of the Year said he would l...
Jul 23, 2015
McLean County Board amends PBC lease to fund jail expansion, health center
(Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Board has entered into a new lease with the Public Building Commission with the hope it ensures funding for projects like a new ment...
Jul 23, 2015
House passes voluntary GMO labeling rule
Davis tours Dupont - Pioneer Hi-Bred International Plant in Litchfield. (Photo Courtesy Rodney Davis Staff)By Terry JamesWashington – Labeling food produced from genetically modified seeds would...
Jul 23, 2015
Woman who died in I-74 crash identified
(Photo courtesy Flickr/MattyRing) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – A teenager from Michigan is dead after a crash on Interstate 74. Coroner Kathleen Davis says Breanna Otto, 17, died in a single-vehi...
Jul 23, 2015
Future of Normal Mitsubishi plant in question
Mitsubishi’s 27 year run in Normal is in question following a report from Reuters.(WJBC file photo) By Terry James NORMAL – Many questions are being asked following a report that appeared ...
Jul 23, 2015
Obituary: Mark P. Richard
A memorial visitation will be held from 12 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington. The family has requested casual attire for those in attendance. Cremation ri...
Jul 23, 2015
Bloomington man compiles space photos for new book
The Saturn V for Apollo 15 is fueled during the wet portion of the countdown test on this date (July 13) in 1971.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Retro Space Images) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomi...
Jul 23, 2015
