Category Archives: Local News
McIntyre reappointed as County Board chairman
The McLean County Board unanimously voted to retain John McIntyre as chairman. (WJBC file photo) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Board voted to retain John McIntyre as chairman ...
Dec 05, 2016
Illinois awaits federal guidance on future of Medicaid
State Sen. Bill Brady said he expects the state will get more flexibility in managing its Medicaid program under the Trump administration, something state officials have requested. (WJBC file photo)By...
Dec 05, 2016
Chris Stapleton to perform at US Cellular Coliseum
Chris Stapleton won the CMA Male Vocalist of the Year last month. (Photo courtesy ChrisStapleton.com)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Country music’s top male vocalist is coming to Bloomington.C...
Dec 05, 2016
Kinzinger to send holiday cards to veterans
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger wants to hand deliver a ‘thank you’ to military veterans during the holiday season. (WJBC File Photo) By Eric Stock OTTAWA – U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger is coll...
Dec 04, 2016
Local ministry seeks donations to help those in Kenyan slums
Bloomington-based GOYA Ministries has worked to alleviate conditions in Nairobi slums since 2006. (Photo Facebook/GOYA Ministries) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – The need for food, shelter, heal...
Dec 04, 2016
Midwest farmers deal with agricultural downturn
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Senior Business Economist David Oppedahl is not sure when the ag downturn will reverse. (Courtesy Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago) By Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO ...
Dec 03, 2016
Bloomington’s water department lands fluoride compliance award
The award was for compliance between 2007 and 2015. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington’s Water Department has received an award from the Illinois De...
Dec 03, 2016
Bennett scolds lawmakers for not passing budget
State Rep. Tom Bennett said lawmakers should stay in Springfield until a budget deal is done. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Eric StockGIBSON CITY – Illinois’ current stop-gap budget expi...
Dec 02, 2016
BPD searching for ‘armed and dangerous’ suspect
(Photo courtesy Bloomington police)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police are on the lookout for a suspect wanted in connect with a shots fired incident on Nov. 24 at Main Street Con...
Dec 02, 2016
Ceremonies to mark 75 years since Pearl Harbor attacks
Illinois Chairman of the Sons and Daughters of Pearl Harbor survivors Lynn Shindel will present proclamations from Gov. Bruce Rauner and the Bloomington and Normal councils at a ceremony Dec. 7 at the...
Dec 02, 2016
