Category Archives: Local News
McLean County volunteers pick up slack from Trump Administration to boost Obamacare enrollment
About 20 McLean County volunteers are doing the work that used to be done by the federal government. They’re encouraging people to sign up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act.(Pho...
Oct 06, 2017
Bloomington examining new guidelines for city government credit cards
A petition of proposed guidelines is attempting to limit how Bloomington officials can use city government credit cards. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Mighty Travels) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – ...
Oct 05, 2017
Police look for gunman in Bloomington stick-up
Bloomington Police are investigating an armed robbery that happened outside the Hucks gas station on Hershey Road. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington P...
Oct 05, 2017
Ag research firm moving to Pontiac
Precision Planting plans to host seminars with groups from throughout the world. (Photo Cynthia Grau/WJEZ) By Cynthia Grau PONTIAC – The Pontiac City Council has approved a redevelopment agreeme...
Oct 05, 2017
Barickman: Rauner ‘lost credibility’ by signing abortion bill
State Sen. Jason Barickman says he’s heard lots of anger from conservatives since Gov. Bruce Rauner approved state funding for abortions. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON ...
Oct 05, 2017
Rep. Kinzinger to lead effort banning fully-automatic devices used in Las Vegas massacre
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger is leading efforts banning fully-automatic devices used to accelerate the discharge rate of weapons used in the Las Vegas shooting massacre. (Photo courtesy wwwcspan.or...
Oct 04, 2017
UPDATED: Bloomington, Normal police investigate gunshot reports
Police did not find evidence of the reported gunshots. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police are looking for the public’s help as they investigate a report of...
Oct 04, 2017
Lucky Day Lotto winner sold in El Paso
Barbara Walter says she checked her ticket the day after the drawing. (Photo courtesy Illinois Lottery) By Greg Halbleib EL PASO – A woman from El Paso has won $150,000 in an Illinois Lottery ga...
Oct 04, 2017
Livingston County United Way kicks off fundraising campaign
Jon Kilgore is chairing the fundraising campaign with a goal of $201,000. (Photo by Cynthia Grau/WJBC/WJEZ) By Cynthia Grau PONTIAC – The United Way of Livingston County kicked off its fundraisi...
Oct 04, 2017
‘Zoo Do’ sets fundraising record
Miller Park Zoological Society hosted its annual Zoo Do fundraiser on Sept. 23. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Miller Park’s Zoo’s largest annual fundraiser was...
Oct 04, 2017
