Category Archives: Local News
McLean County suggests mandates Illinois could eliminate
McLean County officials say new election mandates have cost the county $300,000 per year and haven’t increased voter turnout. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – McLean County offi...
Apr 21, 2015
McLean County Drug Court celebrates nine years
Tatu stands with John Iverson, another client that went through the McLean County Drug Court. (Colleen Reynolds/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Drug Court is celebrating nine y...
Apr 21, 2015
Schock tours Bloomington’s Destihl Brewery
U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock (right) was impressed with what he saw at Destihl Brewery. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock (R-Peoria) said Bloomington's ...
Mar 09, 2015
Schock addresses spending claims
U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock has been criticized for spending taxpayer money on office decorations, Chicago Bears tickets and other things. (Photo courtesy Aaron Schock)By Metro News ServicePEORIA – U...
Mar 09, 2015
Bloomington looking to increase bulk waste fee
Bloomington alderman will vote Monday on charging $50 for every load of bulk waste removal. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington's city council will decide Monday wh...
Mar 09, 2015
Illinois AG office, BBB issue warning about scams
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan says once you have been scammed, that money is likely gone. (Photo courtesy Facebook/LisaMadigan) By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO –...
Mar 07, 2015
Tax preparer still faces questions about Obamacare enrollment fines
Americans who didn't have health insurance are subject of fines of up to $95 per person and $285 for families. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Those who didn't fol...
Mar 07, 2015
PARCC test defended by State Board of Education
ISBE defends new test as one that will better examine skills of students. (Flickr/ccarlstead)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – Although it's being criticized by some students and teachers, Illino...
Mar 07, 2015
Obituaries: Adreon, Bledsoe, Kerrins, Schleeter, Zywiec
Minervabel AdreonMinervabel Mool Adreon, 95, of Bloomington, passed away at 11:00 p.m. on March 4 at McLean County Nursing Home in Normal.Her Graveside Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at Pl...
Mar 06, 2015
Normal offers Saturday self-service electronic recycling
Residents of Normal can drop off unwanted or old electronics to the Normal Public Works office at 1301 Warriner St. Saturday morning. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – Self-service electron...
Mar 06, 2015
