Category Archives: Local News
AAA: Gas prices up, will decrease after holidays
In 2019, the national gas price average was $2.61, which is ten cents cheaper than the 2018 average of $2.71, according to the AAA Weekly Fuel Gauge. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON R...
Dec 30, 2019
Recreational cannabis days away, questions remain for Illinois gun owners
An inquiry with the Department of Justice was not immediately returned. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – When Illinois' recreational cannabis law goes into effec...
Dec 30, 2019
Wealth manager says Illinoisans should evaluate real estate investments heading into new year
Illinois has lost population every year for the past five years. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – With the end of year upon us, a wealth manager says it's a good...
Dec 30, 2019
New laws in Illinois could affect 1 in 5 insurance plans
State Rep. Tom Demmer said when the state passes such laws, it affects about 20 percent of the plans the state has the authority to regulate.(Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRIN...
Dec 30, 2019
New laws, increased fines in 2020 for Illinois drivers
Fines for using a streaming device start at $75. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Several new and updated driving laws go into effect in Illinois on New Year's D...
Dec 30, 2019
Bloomington woman identified in fatal crash on city’s west side
The McLean County Coroner’s Office and McLean County Sheriff’s Office are still investigating the crash. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Coroner Kathy...
Dec 28, 2019
Bloomington-Normal unemployment down, job growth unchanged over the year
Jobs were up in nine metro areas, according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The unemployment rate in Bloomington-Normal is down...
Dec 27, 2019
Livingston County Coroner identifies man involved in fatal crash Christmas Eve
The crash happened Tuesday night near 2400 North Road in Union Township, according to Livingston County Coroner Danny Watson. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil DoyleLIVINGSTON COUNTY – The coroner ha...
Dec 27, 2019
AAA: Driving high on marijuana is dangerous, illegal
Recreational marijuana becomes legal in Illinois New Year’s Day. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – In less than a week recreational cannabis becomes legal in Illinois. A new ...
Dec 27, 2019
Illinois Comptroller: ‘We are still managing a significant backlog of bills’
Mendoza says 2019 has been a good year. (Photo courtesy: Youtube)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The state's checkwriter-in-chief says while there is a long way to go, 2019 has been a pretty good year...
Dec 26, 2019
