Category Archives: Local News
ISU politics professor: Tough to say why elected officials make controversial comments online
Mayoral candidate Kevin Lower had a comment on Facebook in 2014 which has drawn from a group of residents. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – A professor who studies pol...
Mar 21, 2017
One Voice trip sends local leaders to Washington
The 2016 ‘One Voice’ delegation is pictured above in Washington D.C. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council) By Greg Halbleib WASHINGTON, D.C. R...
Mar 21, 2017
Olympic medalist to speak at Women’s Health Night
Jackle Joyner-Kersee captured six Olympic medals after being diagnosed with severe asthma. (Photo Facebook/Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – An Olympic medal...
Mar 21, 2017
McLean County corrections officers get 3 percent raises
The McLean County has approved 3 percent raises for corrections officers at the McLean County Jail. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – McLean County now has all of its workers under con...
Mar 21, 2017
Pedestrian dies after being struck by car in Clinton
Clinton police say a pedestrian died after being struck by a car while walking on Illinois 54 near E. Washington St. early Monday morning. (Photo/Google Maps) By Greg Halbleib CLINTON – A...
Mar 20, 2017
Mulberry, Front streets in Bloomington to close
By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Mulberry Street between Mason and Oak streets will be immediately closed to all traffic due to street repairs while Front Street between Low and Allin will be closed ...
Mar 20, 2017
Habitat for Humanity ReStore to begin renovation
The ReStore renovations are expected to be completed by fall. (Photo by Maria Henneberry/WJBC) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – Habitat for Humanity of McLean County is preparing to break ground t...
Mar 18, 2017
Bloomington Purple Raiders slide past Springfield Lanphier
Bloomington High School defeated Springfield Lanphier in the Class 3A Third Place game. (Photo: Greg Halblieb/WJBC) By Greg Halbleib PEORIA - A strong fourth quarter surged the Bloomington Purp...
Mar 18, 2017
Habitat for Humanity ReStore to begin renovation
The ReStore renovations are expected to be completed by fall. (Photo by Maria Henneberry/WJBC) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – Habitat for Humanity of McLean County is preparing to break g...
Mar 18, 2017
West Bloomington group buys former Jesus House
West Bloomington Revitalization Project has purchased the property at 724 W. Washington Street, formerly known as the Jesus House. (Photo by Eric Stock)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A group that...
Mar 18, 2017
