Category Archives: Local News
Police uncover ‘clandestine’ marijuana growing operation in Bloomington
Normal Police said they cracked down on a covert marijuana growing operation on Mt. Vernon Dr. in Bloomington. (WJBC File Photo) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – Normal Police said they...
Jun 30, 2017
Comptroller Mendoza promotes rebooted animal adoption program
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza (center-right) stands alongside Humane Society of Central Illinois staff. (Sam Wood/WJBC)By Sam WoodNORMAL – Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza made visited ...
Jun 29, 2017
District 87 set to open schools on time despite state budget turmoil
District 87 superintendent Barry Reilly said Wednesday school will open as usual this fall even without state aid. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – District 87 school s...
Jun 29, 2017
Pontiac-based State Trooper dies in I-74 crash near Farmer City
Illinois State trooper Ryan Albin joined ISP in 2006. (Photo courtesy Illinois State Police) By Howard Packowitz PONTIAC – An Illinois State Police trooper based in Pontiac has died from injurie...
Jun 29, 2017
CIRA starting faster security screening program
TSA Pre allows members expedited screening, which includes keeping their shoes, belts, and outerwear on. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – Central Illinois Regional Ai...
Jun 28, 2017
Bloomington-Normal holiday trash, recycling schedules
Household waste and recycling will be collected on July 4.(WJBC file photo) By WJBC Staff Bloomington and Normal have released the trash and recycling schedules for the Independence Day holiday Bloomi...
Jun 28, 2017
Update: Rauner to keep lawmakers in session until they reach budget deal
State Rep. Dan Brady says new budget demands from House Speaker Mike Madigan have complicated the budget process. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock, Howard Packowitz, and Illinois Radio Network S...
Jun 28, 2017
Bloomington man donates airplane to charity
Ed Eisenberg has donated a 1972 Cherokee 180 airplane to Wings of Hope. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By Lindsey Harrison/WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man has made a donation to a St. Louis base...
Jun 28, 2017
LaHood: Health care plan must curb Medicaid abuse
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood said Illinois is one of many states that makes it too easy for some to qualify for Medicaid. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Darin LaHood) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Da...
Jun 27, 2017
LaSalle County man charged with murder in baby’s death
Jeffrey Price is scheduled to face arraignment in LaSalle County on July 7. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV) By Breanna Lea/WMBD-TV OTTAWA – A man in LaSalle County faces murder charges in the death of ...
Jun 27, 2017
