Category Archives: Local News
Dr. Moy: Breast cancer awareness month is more than just pink ribbons
Dr. Linda Moy is a American College of Radiology Commission on Breast Imaging member. (Photo courtesy: NYU Langone Health) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – October is breast cancer awareness month, an...
Oct 04, 2022
Heyworth man already in prison facing new charges in McLean County
Robert Eldridge, 47, of Heyworth. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Heyworth man already in prison for multiple felony convictions is facing new charges for an al...
Oct 04, 2022
Illinois’ two major cash crops continue the harvest
Corn harvested for grain reached 13 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 29 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 7.0 days suitable for field work during the week endin...
Oct 04, 2022
Suspect arrested, charged in connection with Pub II crash
Aidan McCain, 20, was arrested earlier Monday and charged with aggravated reckless driving. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsNORMAL – Normal Police say a man has been arrested and charged in connectio...
Oct 04, 2022
Bloomington names new director of arts and entertainment
Anthony Nelson, a business management graduate of Lincoln College, will start in his new post Oct. 10. (Photo courtesy City of Bloomington)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A current city employee will...
Oct 04, 2022
Ft. Myers resident: “These buildings are leveled”
Julie Martin, a Ft. Myers resident spoke with WJBC’s Blake Haas. (Photo courtesy: Julie Martin/Twitter) By Blake HaasFLORIDA – Florida residents are beginning to see the storm damage from ...
Sep 30, 2022
Heartland breaks ground on new manufacturing and technology training facility
(L-R) HCC Board of Trustees Mary Campbell, Thomas Whitt, Becky Ropp, Josh Crockett, Jeffrey Flessner, Asst Director of DCEO Khama Sharp, Student Trustee Rodney Billerbeck, Trustee Janet Hood, HCC Pres...
Sep 30, 2022
Former Illinois Governor endorses Brady
Jim Edgar, who used to be governor and who also used to be secretary of state, normally doesn't make endorsements anymore – but he is making an exception for the Republican running for secretary...
Sep 30, 2022
Early voting underway in McLean County
Early voting started Thursday morning for the November 8 election. (Photo Facebook/Kathy Michael)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Early voting for the November 8 election is underway across the state ...
Sep 29, 2022
Prominent local firms reach deal including sale of key Bloomington property
GROWOMARK to buy COUNTRY Financial property on Towanda Avenue for its new headquarters. (Photo courtesy COUNTRY Financial and GROWMARK)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington-based insurance company...
Sep 29, 2022
