Category Archives: Local News
Grossinger Auto Group sold to AutoCanada
Grossinger Auto Group says it’s the oldest and longest continuously operated auto retailer in Illinois. (Photo Facebook/Grossinger Motors) By Greg Halbleib NORMAL – An auto sales group wit...
Mar 22, 2018
Spring snow coming to Central Illinois; storm watches issued
The National Weather Service predicts Ford, Livingston and Woodford counties could get between four to eight inches of snow this weekend. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock LINCOLN – Winter officia...
Mar 22, 2018
District 87 one of few in Illinois to have full-time security director
District 87 Superintendent Barry Reilly (left) and Director of Safety and Security Brian Evans discuss their efforts to boost and maintain security at the district’s schools. (Photo by Eric Stoc...
Mar 22, 2018
Two men identified in fatal house fire in Dwight
A house fire in Dwight early Wednesday killed two men. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By Eric Stock DWIGHT – The Livingston County Coroner has released the names of the two victims who died in a house...
Mar 22, 2018
New condominiums could be breaking ground in Bloomington
The Bloomington Zoning Board of Appeals gave a recommendation for a new condo complex on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV) By DaLaun Dillard/WMBD-TV BLOOMINGTON – A property manager is one ste...
Mar 22, 2018
McLean County GOP chair seeks unity after primary battles
McLean County Republican Party Chairman Chuck Erickson is retiring from the post next month. He said the GOP has to stop internal bickering to defeat Democrats this fall.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Chuck...
Mar 21, 2018
Rauner, Rep. Brady fend off primary challenges, newcomer ousts County Board veteran
Shayna Watchinski talks with Bloomington Alderman Scott Black after she defeated long time county board member Paul Segobiano in Tuesday’s Democratic Primary. (Photo by Sam Wood/WJBC) By Howard ...
Mar 21, 2018
McLean County voter turnout seen at about 30 percent, close to 2014
McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael says voter turnout will be about the same or a little below the average of 30 percent for a midterm primary. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTO...
Mar 20, 2018
Voter turnout at Illinois State University increases for primary election
Voting at Illinois State University was already higher at midday Election Day than in the primary four years ago. (Photo Ashley Antonini/WJBC) By Ashley Antonini NORMAL – Students on college cam...
Mar 20, 2018
McLean County Board approves wind farm in 16-3 vote
The McLean County Board voted and approved for a wind farm to be placed in the county, even though a number of rural residents protested. (WJBC File Photo) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – Despite...
Mar 20, 2018
