Category Archives: Local News

Kinzinger: Obama overstepped his bounds on immigration order
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger said he is backing Jeb Bush for President in 2016. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Adam Kinzinger) By Eric Stock CHANNAHON – U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger said he disagrees with the...
Syndicated Author Feb 18, 2015

Bloomington-Normal home sales drop slightly
Eight less houses were sold in January this year compared to January 2014. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Overall home sales were down last month in the Twin Cities, but not ...
Syndicated Author Feb 17, 2015

Obituaries: Hilt, Parks, Whitehouse
Florence Hilt Florence G. Hilt, 90, of Bloomington, passed away at 6:55 a.m. on Feb. 15 at Advocate BroMenn Regional Medical Center in Normal. Her funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Tri...
Syndicated Author Feb 17, 2015

McLean County adopts 700-page rule book
McLean County plans to have its new code book available online. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – If McLean County authorities 'throw the book at you' – you ...
Syndicated Author Feb 17, 2015

Mitchell calls for review of child care program
State Rep. Bill Mitchell plans to call for more oversight of the Child Care Assistance Program. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois News Network SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Bill Mitchell (R-Forsyth) want...
Syndicated Author Feb 17, 2015

Obituaries: Holderby
Thelma Holderby Thelma Eileen Holderby, 89, of Costa Mesa, Calif. for the past 42 years formerly of Bloomington passed away at 8:55 p.m. on Feb. 8 at Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center, Fountain Val...
Syndicated Author Feb 16, 2015
Renner’s future discussed at candidate forum
At least two candidates for Bloomington city council are calling for Renner's resignation. (WJBC/Terry James) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner's recent commen...
Syndicated Author Feb 16, 2015

Sports Illustrated debuts photos shot in Pontiac
Pontiac Mayor Bob Russell says Pontiac’s reputation as a Route 66 destination made Sports Illustrated want to shoot in Pontiac. (Todd Wineburner/WJEZ) By Todd Wineburner PONTIAC- Images of Ponti...
Syndicated Author Feb 15, 2015

Radio Bloomington St. Jude Radiothon raises $86,346
Radio Bloomington's St. Jude Radiothon took place Thursday and Friday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – The two-day long Radio Bloomington St. Jude Radiothon resulted in $...
Syndicated Author Feb 13, 2015
Obituaries: Bahler
Ralph Bahler Ralph A. Bahler, 83, of Fairbury, passed away at 2:44 p.m., Feb. 12 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury. His funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday at the Apostolic Chris...
Syndicated Author Feb 13, 2015