Category Archives: Local News
Inclusive rec program in Pontiac gaining in popularity
The AIR Program became part of Pontiac Parks and Recreation last year. (Logo courtesy Pontiac Parks and Recreation)By Cynthia GrauPONTIAC – An organizer of a new inclusive recreation program in ...
Jan 13, 2018
BBB warns of tech scams
The Better Business Bureau warns that anyone can be a target of fraudulent computer support. (WJBC file photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – A new report from the Better Business Bureau warn...
Jan 13, 2018
Livingston County offering cervical cancer screenings
The Livingston County Health Department screenings continue through January. (Photo courtesy Cynthia Grau/WJEZ)By Cynthia GrauPONTIAC – January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and the Livings...
Jan 13, 2018
Beard offers collaborative approach to McLean Co. GOP chair role
Connie Beard has worked with several candidates and the local GOP executive committee. (Photo courtesy Connie Beard)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington realtor wants to take over the soo...
Jan 12, 2018
Towanda-born filmmaker to hold Sunday casting call for new movie
Once a pastor in Towanda, Kevin Mounce has spent over six years in L.A. to pursue his passion as a filmmaker. (Photo courtesy Kevin Mounce)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – A Towanda pastor-turned-f...
Jan 12, 2018
Bloomington man arrested on crack cocaine charges
Bradford McNabb was taken to the McLean County Jail. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police have arrested a man on drug charges after a search of a S...
Jan 12, 2018
Bloomington mayor optimistic about future of downtown State Farm building
State Farm’s downtown Bloomington once served as the insurance company’s corporate headquarters as once employed 900 workers. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – ...
Jan 12, 2018
Bloomington-Normal EDC head: Tougher financial scrutiny a ‘non-issue’
Bloomington-Normal EDC CEO Kyle Ham says the group was already setting up new protocols for submitting financial reports to the McLean County Board. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – T...
Jan 11, 2018
Chambers: If state lessens minor sex offender penalties, prosecute ‘dangerous’ ones
McLean County State’s Attorney Jason Chambers says he’s not sure that a new report he helped craft on prosecuting sex offenders will lead to any new laws in an election year. (WJBC file ph...
Jan 11, 2018
Winter Weather Advisory issued for Central Illinois; icing possible
The National Weather Service said one-tenth of an inch of freezing rain is possible through Friday morning. (Photo courtesy Pixabay)By Eric StockLINCOLN – Not long after the snow melts, more win...
Jan 11, 2018
