Category Archives: Local News
OSF St. Joseph recognized for excellence in gynecology surgery
OSF St. Joseph is one of just 10 hospitals in the state to receive the 2015 Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – OSF St. Joseph Medical Center w...
Jun 21, 2015
Study says parents need to give more money lessons to their children
A new survey by Country Financial says a majority of parents in the U.S. aren’t doing a good job teaching their children about money. (Photo by Pictures of Money/flickr)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON ...
Jun 21, 2015
Local expert weighs in on Duggar drama
By Connor BoydBLOOMINGTON – Josh Duggar’s sisters have continued the family’s defense of their brother.Allegations that the 19 Kids and Counting star had fondled five underage girls,...
Jun 21, 2015
ISU picked to participate in women in economics challenge
By Joe RagusaNORMAL – Illinois State University has been selected to be part of a nationwide initiative to bring more women into the field of economics.The Undergraduate Women in Economics Chall...
Jun 20, 2015
Flooding creates dangerous waterways
Illinois Department of Natural Resources urges safe waterway activity. (WJBC archive photo)By Connor BoydBLOOMINGTON – Residents along waterways should take caution due to rising water levels. I...
Jun 20, 2015
Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame accepting nominations
The Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame celebrates and promotes outdoor recreation.(Flickr/basecampbaker)By Connor BoydBLOOMINGTON – The Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) is looking for those who...
Jun 20, 2015
Roosevelt Avenue closed at Norfolk Southern Railway for rail maintenance work
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON - Due to Norfolk Southern Railway Maintenance, road closures will occur a the rail crossing on Roosevelt Avenue between Olive Street and Water Street starting June 22 through ...
Jun 18, 2015
Road closure for hydrant repair
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington Water Department will be replacing a fire hydrant on West Wood Street between South Center and South Main Street.Due to the area where the hydr...
Jun 18, 2015
UPDATED: Shots fired in Bloomington neighborhood
Police continue to look for a shooter. (Photo by Flickr/Alan Cleaver)By Eric Stock and Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – A part of Washington Street on Bloomington’s west side has reopened fo...
Jun 18, 2015
Sen. Brady holds roundtable with McLean County officials
State Sen. Bill Brady told local officials he doesn’t believe there’s enough support in the General Assembly to override a budget veto. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON ...
Jun 18, 2015
