Category Archives: Local News
OSF still in talks to stay in Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Illinois’ PPO
OSF HealthCare, which runs Bloomington’s OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, said it’s still in talks to remain part of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois’ PPO network. (File photo...
Nov 07, 2017
Hales, on his last day as city manager, praised for shoring up Bloomington finances
David Hales receives parting gifts from the mayor and city council on his final day as Bloomington’s city manager. (Photo by WJBC’s Howard Packowitz.) By Howard Packowitz BLO...
Nov 07, 2017
Springfield man identified as victim of fatal SUV crash near Bloomington
Authorities say John Brillhart, 45, of Springfield was driving at a high rate of speed when his SUV went off I-55, a mile south of Veterans Parkway, late Monday night.(Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonSc...
Nov 07, 2017
Ameren awards Bloomington $2,500 grant, ‘Progressive City’ designation
Bloomington City Hall will be the recipient of the grant fund awarded to the City of Bloomington today through the replacement of flourescent lighting with LEDs throughout the building. (W...
Nov 07, 2017
United Way donors sought year-round
Fundraising efforts for United Way of McLean County are no longer limited to a specific campaign period. (WJBC file photo)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – United Way of McLean County wants to be pa...
Nov 07, 2017
Prosecutor: Car burglaries increase as temperatures fall
Livingston County authorities say they see a large increase in vehicle break-ins when the weather turns cold. (Photo courtesy Livingston County) By Cynthia Grau PONTIAC – Certain crimes seem to ...
Nov 06, 2017
Illinois names inspector general; lawmakers seek more power to probe complaints
Illinois Senate Minority Leader Bill Brady of Bloomington says he expects legislature to seek broader powers to investigate ethics cases. (Photo courtesy Illinois National Guard) By Eric Stock BLOOMIN...
Nov 06, 2017
State report card not accurate measure of student growth
Trends locally are ahead of State report card, even in spite of trending disadvantages in the Bloomington-Normal Community. (WJBC file photo) By Sean Copeland BLOOMINGTON– According to the 2017 ...
Nov 04, 2017
Country Financial, University of Illinois open DigitaLab
The DigitaLab has 14 interns, such as University of Illinois sophomore Malini Mahes (pictured), who work to increase IT for Country Financial. (Photo courtesy Country Financial/Steve Fast) By Patrick ...
Nov 04, 2017
Midnight rollover accident leaves one dead
One man was killed in a crash that caused a vehicle to roll over in the early hours of Saturday morning. (Photo by DavidsonScott/flickr) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – A single vehicle rollover lef...
Nov 04, 2017
