Category Archives: Local News
Davis outlines goals for 114th Congress
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis presided over the House floor during the 114th Congress. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Rodney Davis)By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Taylorville, wants...
Jan 14, 2015
Bloomington man among Rauner appointee reversals
Gov. Bruce Rauner has reversed about 180 state appointments dating back to the Quinn administration. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man is left won...
Jan 14, 2015
Bloomington approves water, sewer study
The study will look at daily costs of sewage and storm water in Bloomington. (WJBC Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council approved a study of city storm and sewage water fe...
Jan 13, 2015
Local legislators react to Rauner’s inaugural speech
State Rep. Dan Brady and State Sen. Jason Barickman offered some thoughts on Monday's gubernatorial inaugural address. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – State Rep. Dan Brady ...
Jan 12, 2015
Obituaries: Arteman, Killion
Keith ArtemanKeith P. Arteman, 75, of Bloomington, died at 2:00 p.m. on Jan. 8 at his home with his wife by his side.A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at Holy Trinity Catholic Chu...
Jan 12, 2015
Apartment dryer fire in Normal causes $10,000 in damage
(Photo courtesy Flickr/herval)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – A fire in a clothes dryer caused approximately $10,000 in damage to an apartment building in Normal overnight and left one family displac...
Jan 12, 2015
Local State Farm agent featured in new TV spot
State Farm agent Axel Jimenez had the opportunity to be featured on a new national ad. (Photo courtesy YouTube)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – No matter how you sing it, an agent is there whenev...
Jan 12, 2015
Bloomington doctor takes part in long-term diabetes study
Bloomington doctor Wilson Movic took part in a 10-year study on diabetes starting in 1987. It's findings are just now being published. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC)By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTO...
Jan 12, 2015
Bloomington considering sewer, storm water fee study
Bloomington wants to examine its sewer and storm water fee structure. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Horia Varlan)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington is preparing to vote on a contract for a stu...
Jan 12, 2015
Calhoun acquitted of charges following large fight at resaurant
Jury took three hours to deliberate. (flickr)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – A 19-year-old woman has been acquitted of aggravated battery on a Bloomington police officer and resisting arrest charges...
Jan 10, 2015
