Category Archives: Local News
Miller Park Zoo seeking applications for Junior Zookeeper program
There is a fee for the Junior Zookeeper program. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Aimed at providing hands-on experience, Miller Park Zoo is seeking applications for the Jun...
Jan 23, 2020
Illinois Wesleyan’s ‘Big Show’ to feature The All-American Rejects
The All-America Rejects has sold over 10 million albums worldwide. (Photo Eventbrite) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan University has announced this year’s headline for th...
Jan 23, 2020
Mayor’s annual address notes capital projects, economic development
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner gave his annual address Monday night. (YouTube/City of Bloomington) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner believes the city is starting 2020...
Jan 22, 2020
BPD investigating possible burglary trend to start 2020
To report a crime or a suspicious person contact BPD dispatch at 309-820-8888. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Police are reporting a possible trend of residential burglaries o...
Jan 21, 2020
New hours for Bloomington’s Citizen Convenience Center
The facility is located at 402 S. East Street, south of the Bloomington Public Library. (Photo cityblm.org) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The Citizen Convenience Center in Bloomington has some...
Jan 21, 2020
State task force to release report on ways to help children with incarcerated parents
Community organizations have proven to be one of the most valuable resources for children with incarcerated parents. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois stat...
Jan 21, 2020
Report says federal tax reform could pressure local governments to hold the line on taxes
Lawmakers at the state and federal level who represent states set to be the hardest hit from this issue have attempted a number of workarounds and filed legislation to undo the cap. (Photo courtesy: W...
Jan 21, 2020
New Illinois Senate President makes progressive income tax top priority
Rock Island Republican state Sen. Neil Anderson said ethics reforms are crucial. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ new Senate President said the p...
Jan 21, 2020
Ahead of March primary, Republicans demand hearing over non-citizen voter registration errors
Gray said there must be additional research into the issue and supported House Republicans’ demands for a legislative hearing into the matter. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By Illinois Radio NetworkSP...
Jan 21, 2020
Mural’s day in court comes to an end but the story continues
A federal judge in Peoria left room for the case to be refiled (WJBC file photo) By Katherine MurphyNORMAL– It’s case dismissed for artists trying to save the mural in uptown Normal, ...
Jan 21, 2020
