Category Archives: Local News
Local leaders participate in disaster preparedness workshop
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason (right) and Tazewell County EMA Director Dawn Cook (left) spoke Tuesday at the workshop hosted at Illinois Wesleyan University. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil Do...
Dec 17, 2019
BBB: ‘anyone in Illinois’ could be victimized by rental scammers
The fraudsters usually ask for a deposit or first month's rent, which Bernas said can bedifficult to recover, even after the victim figures out the scam. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio ...
Dec 17, 2019
Three Illinois counties labeled ‘judicial hellholes’ by lawsuit reform group
The president of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association called the report a deceptively-titled publicity stunt meant to put the court system in a poor light. (PHOTO: Gov. J.B. Pritzker Facebook page) ...
Dec 17, 2019
AAA: Gas prices drop before holiday travel
Gas prices Monday in Bloomington-Normal are $2.54, that is up from $2.08 this time last year, according to the AAA Weekly Fuel Gauge. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – As the weath...
Dec 16, 2019
Indoor Football team inks 2-year deal with Grossinger Motors Arena
Midway Marauders Owner Dan Ryan (left) and General Manager Chris Matthews (right) spoke with the media on Friday. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON –The Midway Marauders ...
Dec 13, 2019
Deer harvest down compared to last year
The 2019 deer harvest total is 75,349. (Facebook/Illinois Department of Natural Resources) By Dave DahlBLOOMINGTON – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources says the second firearm dee...
Dec 13, 2019
Amid federal probe, Illinois lawmakers back bill to repeal Exelon subsidies
State Rep. Kelly Cassidy, a Chicago Democrat who also opposed the Future Energy Jobs Act in 2016, is co-sponsor of Batinick's bill. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD R...
Dec 13, 2019
Illinois Attorney General sues e-cigarette maker JUUL
Illinois’ attorney general is investigating the makers of vaping products after numerous hospitalizations. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois Atto...
Dec 13, 2019
ISU winter commencement ceremonies Saturday
Commencement at Illinois State University. (Photo Illinois State University) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Illinois State University's winter commencement will be held in two ceremonies Saturday at...
Dec 13, 2019
Watchdog: Illinois taxpayers owe $68 billion for subsidized state retiree healthcare
Unless changes are made, Illinois taxpayers can tack on another $68 billion of unfunded healthcare costs to the state’s $137 billion in unfunded pension liabilities. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) ...
Dec 13, 2019
