Category Archives: Local News
Mayor Renner: New open house format grants more citizen access
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner said appointment-only open houses on Friday’s before city council meetings enable him to give full attention to people who need his help. (Photo courtesy Facebook/T...
Oct 08, 2017
Number of deer-vehicle crashes decrease in 2017
While the number of deer-vehicle collisions have gone down, the cost of the claims have risen. (Photo courtesy State Farm) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – A study from State Farm shows Illinois i...
Oct 07, 2017
Bloomington police investigating weekend shooting
Police reported a juvenile had been shot near the intersection of Lee Street and Emerson Street in Bloomington. (Photo by WJBC/Patrick Baron) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police ar...
Oct 07, 2017
McLean County Salvation Army kicks off coat drive
McLean County Board member Jim Soeldner will be collecting coats on Saturdays in October and November. (Photo courtesty mcleancountyil.gov)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Cooler weather has been slow...
Oct 07, 2017
IWU athletes strap on heels to stand against gender violence
Dozens of male student athletes at Illinois Wesleyan put on high heels to “walk a mile” in a woman’s shoes. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC). By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – Dozens...
Oct 06, 2017
McLean County volunteers pick up slack from Trump Administration to boost Obamacare enrollment
About 20 McLean County volunteers are doing the work that used to be done by the federal government. They’re encouraging people to sign up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act.(Pho...
Oct 06, 2017
Bloomington examining new guidelines for city government credit cards
A petition of proposed guidelines is attempting to limit how Bloomington officials can use city government credit cards. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Mighty Travels) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – ...
Oct 05, 2017
Police look for gunman in Bloomington stick-up
Bloomington Police are investigating an armed robbery that happened outside the Hucks gas station on Hershey Road. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington P...
Oct 05, 2017
Ag research firm moving to Pontiac
Precision Planting plans to host seminars with groups from throughout the world. (Photo Cynthia Grau/WJEZ) By Cynthia Grau PONTIAC – The Pontiac City Council has approved a redevelopment agreeme...
Oct 05, 2017
Barickman: Rauner ‘lost credibility’ by signing abortion bill
State Sen. Jason Barickman says he’s heard lots of anger from conservatives since Gov. Bruce Rauner approved state funding for abortions. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON ...
Oct 05, 2017
