Category Archives: Local News

Sen. Brady: Democrats running ‘scared’ from Rauner
State Sen. Bill Brady said the U.S. Department of Education could be abolished. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Illinois is now in its fifth month without a budget. State Sen. Bill...
Syndicated Author Nov 02, 2015

Bloomington Police arrest juvenile after crash with stolen vehicle
Bloomington Police have arrested a teen in connection with a stolen vehicle and crash. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Police say they arrested a juvenile after they recovered a st...
Syndicated Author Nov 02, 2015

Normal looking at tax levy increase, unlikely to result in higher tax bill
Normal’s Town Council will discuss the town’s property tax levy Monday night. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Normal is looking at increasing its portion of the propert...
Syndicated Author Nov 02, 2015

Davis sponsors legislation to relieve student loan debt of recent graduates
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis explains legislation to help recent college graduates pay off student loans. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL – A piece of legislation recently introduced by U.S. Re...
Syndicated Author Nov 01, 2015

Get Covered Illinois recommends searching marketplace to avoid higher premiums
Health insurance premiums are up 6.1 percent in Illinois. (WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Time on the Internet might be well spent, if it can get you a cheaper ...
Syndicated Author Nov 01, 2015

Connect Transit moving to fixed routes
Connect Transit brought in consultants to help find the best locations for the stops. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Beginning November 9th, Connect Transit will officiall...
Syndicated Author Nov 01, 2015

Second Joe McCauley art scholarship endowed at Heartland
Fundraisers were able to raise enough money during a fundraiser on Oct. 22 to fund a second Joe McCauley art scholarship at Heartland Community College starting next year. (WJBC file photo) By Jo...
Syndicated Author Nov 01, 2015

State trooper preaches safety on Halloween
(Photo courtesy Flickr/lobo235) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network BLOOMINGTON – This is a day and night for frights - but it’s supposed to be all in good fun. Illinois State Police Troop...
Syndicated Author Oct 31, 2015

Judge Charles Reynard set to retire Dec. 31
11th Judicial Circuit Judge Charles Reynard is retiring Dec. 31. (Photo courtesy 11th Judicial Circuit) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – 11th Judicial Circuit Judge Charles Reynard is retiring at the...
Syndicated Author Oct 31, 2015

Bullying hotline seeing positive reviews early for District 87
The hotline allows parents in the district to report bullying concerns anonymously. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – Parents of District 87 students who are concerned that their chil...
Syndicated Author Oct 31, 2015