Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington considering ordinance to regulate Uber
Uber is not currently allowed to operate in Bloomington. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – An ordinance to allow Uber, and similar transportation networks, to operate legally in B...
May 26, 2015
Bloomington Police use social media to solve crimes, interact with community
Bloomington Police started using Facebook in Jan. 2014By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are using social media in a variety of ways.Bloomington Police Spokesperson Sarah Mayer said a...
May 25, 2015
Survey shows financial optimission hitting post-recession peak
The latest Country Financial security survey shows aside from paying for college, most Americans feel good about their finances. (Photo courtesy Tax Credits/flickr) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A...
May 25, 2015
Unit 5 continuing work with First Student for transportation
Unit 5 will again be partnering with First Student for its transportation needs. (Photo courtesy flickr/flequi) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Unit 5 is entering a new three year contract with Firs...
May 25, 2015
Obituaries: James A. “Jim” Logsdon, Sr.
Bloomington - Obituary for James A. "Jim" Logsdon, Sr. BLOOMINGTON – James A. "Jim" Logsdon, Sr., 66, of Bloomington, passed away at 10:58 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at his residence in Bloo...
May 24, 2015
OSf St. Joseph gets ‘A’ for patient safety
OSF St. Joseph has been rated highly for patient safety. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – OSF St. Joseph Medical Center recently received ‘straight A’s’ for p...
May 24, 2015
McLean County increases juror pay, removes mileage
McLean County is increasing jury duty pay from $10 per day to $25 for the first day and $50 dollars each day after that starting June 1. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – If y...
May 24, 2015
Old House Society makes changes to its 2015 House Tour
The Old House Society 2015 House Tour will feature home on East Grove Street in addition to a garden, two businesses and a bonus house on Washington Street. (Photo courtesy Old House Society) By Joe R...
May 24, 2015
Local teacher addresses lack of female role models with photography exhibit
One of the photographs featured in Estabrook’s Strong Girls exhibit. (Photo Courtesy of scottwilliamfoley.com) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – Monica Estabrook may have taken down her Strong Gi...
May 23, 2015
Carter gets 62 years in prison for child pornography possession
(Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – A man from Normal has been sentenced to 62 years in prison for possession of child pornography and failure to register as a sex...
May 22, 2015
