Category Archives: Local News
Durbin calls for drug treatment over harsher penalties to combat opioid abuse
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says U.S. drug makers produce 14 billion opioid pills every year. (Photo courtesy CNN) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said drug abusers need trea...
Mar 20, 2018
Connect Transit, Checker Cab offer free rides to polls
Checker Cab is offering free rides to the polls on Election Day. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Checker Cab) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Voters who need a ride to the polls have a few free options. Co...
Mar 20, 2018
Democratic ballots eclipsing Republicans in early voting in GOP strongholds
The McLean County Clerk’s Office reports Democrats have outnumbered Republicans in early voting this year. (WJBC file photo) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Early v...
Mar 20, 2018
Illinois voters to cast ballots in primary election
The polls will remain open until 7 p.m. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Tuesday is primary day in Illinois.The polls open at 6 a.m. and will remain open until 7 p.m. The rac...
Mar 20, 2018
On election eve, State Farm IT job cuts on the Rep. Brady’s mind during work session with city aldermen
State Sen. Bill Brady (left) and State Rep. Dan Brady (right) participated in a Bloomington City Council legislative work session Monday night. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC)By Howard PackowitzBLOOM...
Mar 20, 2018
Rep. Bennett faces challenges in bid for permanent Daylight Saving Time
More questions are being asked about the prospect of permanently staying in Daylight Saving Time. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Now that most a...
Mar 19, 2018
Five Cub Scouts donate close to 600 books to promote literacy
Cub Scouts collected 575 books to donate to Books to Benefit. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By Crystal Donaldson NORMAL – Five second grade Cub Scouts collected close to 600 books as their first comm...
Mar 18, 2018
Unit 5 receives “early warning” designation from ISBE
Unit 5 is the only local school district to receive an “early warning” designation from the State Board of Education. (WJBC file photo) By Patrick Baron NORMAL – The Illinois State B...
Mar 18, 2018
Central Illinois Cannabis Community plans Walk for Awareness
Central Illinois Cannabis Community plans to raise awareness for medical marijuana users (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By Crystal Donaldson BLOOMINGTON – The Central Illinois Cannabis Communit...
Mar 18, 2018
McLean County Health Department celebrates AmeriCorps volunteers
The McLean County Health Department is thanking the AmeriCorps volunteers assisting the county during AmeriCorps week. (WJBC file photo) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health D...
Mar 17, 2018
