Category Archives: Local News
Sen. Brady open to tax hike as budget stalemate moves into overtime
State Sen. Bill Brady said an income tax increase could help end Illinois budget stalemate, but said it should only be temporary.(WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Bill Bra...
Jun 01, 2015
UPDATED: Rescue crews search for missing kayaker on Mackinaw River
Police in Woodford County are searching for a missing boater on the Mackinaw River. (Flickr/davidsonscott15) By Eric Stock CONGERVILLE – The search for a missing boater on the Mackinaw River res...
Jun 01, 2015
Normal amending budget to fund EOC move
The Normal Town Council will vote on a budget amendment to help fund moving the town’s EOC. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Normal is planning to move the location of it...
Jun 01, 2015
Illinois faces registered nurse shortage
Illinois could soon be facing a shortage of registered nurses. (Photo courtesy Resurge International/flickr) By Connor BoydBLOOMINGTON – Illinois may soon face a shortage of Registered Nurses (R...
May 31, 2015
U.S. improving ties with Cuba
Rodney Davis supports re-opening embassies in Cuba. (WJBC file photo)By Connor BoydBLOOMINGTON – The United States is continuing talks with Cuba in order for both to re-open embassies in one ano...
May 31, 2015
State Farm to extend STEM pilot program at Bloomington High School
State Farm has announced it has extended its pilot program at Bloomington High School where students get training for IT careers. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A new...
May 31, 2015
West Nile season is here
The start of May marks the beginning of West Nile season. (WJBC File Photo)By Connor BoydBLOOMINGTON – The start of warmer weather means that mosquito season is officially here. Starting M...
May 31, 2015
ISU approves modest tuition increase
ISU’s Board of Trustees voted on Saturday in favor of a tution and fees increase. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Incoming students at Illinois State University will pay a...
May 30, 2015
529 Savings Plan looks to help college students shrink debt
Seven of ten Illinois students graduate college in debt. (Photo courtesy Flickr/401(k)2013)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – As costs of college tuition rise across the country, so does the need to have...
May 30, 2015
BPD searching for missing 30-year-old
(Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department is seeking help as they search for a missing person. Antonio Conely, 30, of Bloo...
May 30, 2015
