Category Archives: Local News

Missing Bloomington girl, 14, found dead in rural Heyworth
The McLean County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a girl whose body was found in rural Heyworth on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy McLean County Sheriff's Office) By Eric Stock BLO...
Syndicated Author Feb 19, 2015

UPDATED: Lawmakers, officials react to Rauner’s budget address
State Rep. Dan Brady believed the governor offered a "very difficult budget" Thursday afternoon. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has laid ...
Syndicated Author Feb 18, 2015

Bloomington council to consider censure of mayor
Bloomington mayor Tari Renner could face censure at a meeting on Friday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tari Renner) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council has scheduled a spec...
Syndicated Author Feb 18, 2015

Cab company owner worried about Uber’s impact in Bloomington-Normal
Uber launched service in Bloomington-Normal this week. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A local cab company owners said he hopes his business can withstand the competition ...
Syndicated Author Feb 18, 2015

Illinois State police chief worries about Snapchat and Yik Yak
Two cell phone apps are leading to bullying at ISU. (Flickr) By Terry James NORMAL – There are social media apps being used on cell phones that have Illinois State University Police Chief Aaron ...
Syndicated Author Feb 18, 2015

Kinzinger: Obama overstepped his bounds on immigration order
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger said he is backing Jeb Bush for President in 2016. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Adam Kinzinger) By Eric Stock CHANNAHON – U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger said he disagrees with the...
Syndicated Author Feb 18, 2015

Bloomington-Normal home sales drop slightly
Eight less houses were sold in January this year compared to January 2014. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Overall home sales were down last month in the Twin Cities, but not ...
Syndicated Author Feb 17, 2015

Obituaries: Hilt, Parks, Whitehouse
Florence Hilt Florence G. Hilt, 90, of Bloomington, passed away at 6:55 a.m. on Feb. 15 at Advocate BroMenn Regional Medical Center in Normal. Her funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Tri...
Syndicated Author Feb 17, 2015

McLean County adopts 700-page rule book
McLean County plans to have its new code book available online. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – If McLean County authorities 'throw the book at you' – you ...
Syndicated Author Feb 17, 2015

Mitchell calls for review of child care program
State Rep. Bill Mitchell plans to call for more oversight of the Child Care Assistance Program. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois News Network SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Bill Mitchell (R-Forsyth) want...
Syndicated Author Feb 17, 2015