Category Archives: Local News
GOYA Ministries raises funds for Nairobi dorm
GOYA raised nearly $79,000 at last month’s Give Hope Banquet to help construct a dorm for students in Nairobi. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Mark Johnson) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – A local...
Dec 17, 2017
County health department urges people to get flu shot
The McLean County Health Department is reminding people to get their flu shots, as the onset of flu outbreaks is still a few weeks away. (WJBC file photo) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – T...
Dec 16, 2017
Pontiac Fire Chief urges safety during holiday cooking
Pontiac Fire Chief Scott Runyon is giving a reminder to be smart and safe around the holidays. (Photo courtesy WJEZ) By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ PONTIAC – The holidays bring with it several fire...
Dec 16, 2017
Home Sweet Home Ministries encourages community to join ‘Night in a Car’
Home Sweet Home Ministries is hosting Night In a Car on Feb. 2 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Bloomington. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Home Sweet Home Ministries is encou...
Dec 16, 2017 Home Sweet Home Ministries. (Photo courtesy: HSHM/Facebook)
New building expansions introduced to Westminster Village’s campus
The Illinois State University French Horn Choir played at the ribbon cutting for the unveiling of the new entrance door and halls to the main Westminster entrance building on campus in Blooming...
Dec 15, 2017
Christmas comes early for McLean Chamber of Commerce children’s Christmas party
The Children’s Christmas Party was first established in 1982, making it their 35th year in operation. Organizers said there will be a special performance by the Bloomington High School choir and...
Dec 15, 2017
Bloomington police arrest two on cocaine charges
Bloomington Police made the arrests on Wednesday.(WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police arrested two city residents on cocaine-related charges after a Wednesday sear...
Dec 15, 2017
Bloomington council asked to pay $375,000 to help with arena’s cash flow
Bloomington aldermen will be asked Monday night to pay $375,000 to maintain a positive cash flow for Grossinger Motors Arena. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Central Illinois Flying Aces)By Howard PackowitzB...
Dec 15, 2017
County Health Department hires new director
The McLean County Health Department has hired a director with over 20 years of experience in public health. (WJBC File Photo) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department h...
Dec 14, 2017
Lee Street in Bloomington to close for water service repairs
(Photo courtesy Pixabay) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Water Department will be making an emergency water service repair in the 800 block of North Lee Street. Due to the location o...
Dec 14, 2017
