Category Archives: Local News
Rep. Brady: Special session, election ‘waste of taxpayer dollars’
State Rep. Dan Brady doesn't like the governor's decision to call lawmakers back to Springfield. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) w...
Dec 18, 2014
WJBC Brotherhood Tree extends deadline, more gifts needed
WJBC Brotherhood Tree organizers are short on gifts for adults and boys ages 6-8. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – WJBC Brotherhood Tree organizers have extended the deadline...
Dec 18, 2014
Authorities treat death of Pontiac inmate as a homicide
Authorities are investigating a homicide at the Pontiac Correctional Center. (WJBC file photo)By The Associated PressPONTIAC – Authorities are investigating as a homicide the death of an Illinoi...
Dec 17, 2014
WJBC Brotherhood Tree makes final day plea for gifts
Today is the final day for the WJBC Brotherhood Tree to accept gift donations. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Today is the deadline for the WJBC Brotherhood Tree to collect all of t...
Dec 17, 2014
Write-in candidacy forces primary in Bloomington Ward 4
Bloomington has scheduled a Feb. 24 primary for a Ward Four vacancy. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – There will be five candidates for a Bloomington City Council seat next year ̵...
Dec 17, 2014
Connect Transit reports successful 2014, outlines projects for 2015
Connect Transit general manager Andrew Johnson said the agency saw a continuing increase in ridership in 2014. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Connect Transit is reporting a suc...
Dec 17, 2014
Festival of Trees surpasses fundraising goal
The Baby Fold on Tuesday held the annual check presentation for the Festival of Trees. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The 2014 Festival of Trees is being called a success.The e...
Dec 17, 2014
Bloomington City Council approves $1.6 million sewer lining contract
The Bloomington City Council voted unanimously to approve a contract to line two miles of sewage pipes with a corrosion-resistant resin. (WJBC file photo)BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Counc...
Dec 16, 2014
Normal approves Community Investment Plan
Normal has approved its 2015-2020 Community Investment Plan. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Normal's Town Council has given the thumbs up to the 2015-2020 Community Invest...
Dec 16, 2014
Kinzinger speaks with Normal West students
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Channahon) was at Normal West Community High School Monday afternoon. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Channahon) was back...
Dec 15, 2014
