Category Archives: Local News
Fallen Heroes Tree of Honor decorated at CIRA
The family members of service men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice decorate the Fallen Heroes Tree of Honor to remember their loved ones. (Photo courtesy WJBC/Patrick Baron) By Patrick Baron/...
Nov 27, 2017
Sen. Brady backs Rauner over Ives, praises Brandt tax breaks
Illinois Senate Minority Leader Bill Brady of Bloomington has said he’ll back incumbent Bruce Rauner in the race for governor. (Photo courtesy Illinois National Guard) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMI...
Nov 27, 2017
Pilot uninjured when crop-dusting helicopter makes hard landing near Lake Evergreen
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the crop duster’s hard landing.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Department of Transportation)By Greg HalbleibEUREKA – Woodford County ...
Nov 27, 2017
Country Financial survey highlights pressure student loan debt puts on Illinois students
As the cost of attending college has risen, so have student loan debts risen.(Photo courtesy Flickr) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – A survey from Country Financial indicates half of Illinois stu...
Nov 25, 2017
Man’s body discovered in Kickapoo Creek
The McLean County Coroner’s Office and the McLean County Sheriff’s Department are investigating a body that was found in Kickapoo Creek this afternoon. (Photo courtesy DavidsonScott/flickr...
Nov 25, 2017
Livingston horticulture expert suggests buying from local farmers during the holidays
A horticulture educator with the U of I extension in Livingston suggests buying local produce to support farmers this holiday season. (WJBC File Photo) By Patrick Baron LIVINGSTON – As people he...
Nov 25, 2017
CIRA to host Fallen Heroes Tree of Honor
The Fallen Heroes Tree of Honor (pictured) will stand at Central Illinois Regional Airport later this month. (Photo courtesy Fran Strebing/CIRA)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – Central Illinois Reg...
Nov 24, 2017
Bloomington named Illinois’ drunkest city
Bloomington named the drunkest city in Illinois according to a recent CDC study.(Photo by Simon Cocks/flickr) By Sean Copeland Bloomington is considered the drunkest city in Illinois according to a re...
Nov 22, 2017
OSF settles dispute with Blue Cross
OSF Healthcare’s agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield extends through 2018. (WJBC file photo) BY WJBC Staff PEORIA – OSF HealthCare has reached an agreement with Blue Cross and Blue Shiel...
Nov 22, 2017
Redbird volleyball team help train intellectually disabled people in Bloomington
Illinois Redbirds volunteer to train intellectually disabled people as part of a fitness program with Advocate BroMenn Health & Fitness. (Photo Courtesy of Illinois State volleyball team) B...
Nov 22, 2017
