Category Archives: Local News
State Sen. Brady: State worker pay halt would be ‘dramatic’
State Sen. Bill Brady said it would be a dramatic situation if state worker’s pay was halted. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – A possible court ruling this month that ...
Feb 06, 2017
“Mathletes” use their knowledge in weekend competition
Junior high students demonstrated their proficiency in algebra, geometry and other math skills during Saturday’s MATHCOUNTS competition at Chiddix Junior High School. (WJBC photo/Greg Halbleib)B...
Feb 04, 2017
LaHood: Caterpillar decision tough to swallow
Caterpillar announced this past Tuesday it would be moving its headquarters. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiPEORIA – U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Peoria) called Caterpillar announcing in t...
Feb 04, 2017
NCHS students ask LaHood to condemn immigration order
The students gathered outside U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood’s Bloomington office Thursday. (Photo courtesy Emma Spade)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – A group of local high school students wants U...
Feb 03, 2017
Eureka College launches Uniquely Eureka Advantage
The new program official begins in the next academic year. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiEUREKA – Eureka College on Thursday announced a new program called “The Uniquely Eureka Advant...
Feb 02, 2017
Renner: Comments regarding his relationship with police ‘totally absurd’
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner (center) was responding to comments made this week by Mayoral candidate Ian Bayne. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington mayoral candida...
Feb 02, 2017
David Ross headlining 2017 Evening of Stars
This year’s Evening of Stars is April 18. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – “Grandpa Rossy” is set to headline the 2017 Red Cross Evening of Stars.David Ross ear...
Feb 02, 2017
Advocacy group delivers letter to LaHood regarding Trump
Indivisible IL-18 met at Congressman Darin LaHood’s office to give a LaHood’s staff a letter addressing their concerns with President Trump. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC)By Patrick BaronBL...
Feb 02, 2017
Oberweis opening Bloomington store
(Photo courtesy Flickr/Quinn Dombrowski)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Oberweis Dairy is opening a new store in Bloomington.The company will be spitting a location with That Burger Joint at the...
Feb 02, 2017
Bloomington police arrest man for methamphetamine possession
A traffic stop ended in officers arresting a man for possessing an ounce of methamphetamine. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – A traffic stop on Interstate 55 ...
Feb 02, 2017
