Category Archives: Local News

Brady looks forward to January
Brady said working together will be important in the new year. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – We should expect a more beneficial government in Illinois. So says Republican ...
Syndicated Author Dec 20, 2014

Chief Judge Robb prepares for retirement
Chief Judge Elizabeth Robb will retire on Dec. 31. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Retirement is beginning to feel a lot more real for 11th Judicial Circuit Chief Judge E...
Syndicated Author Dec 19, 2014

Caterpillar sees Cuba relations as an opportunity
Caterpillar Inc. hopes to benefit by improved U.S. relations with Cuba. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Caterpillar)By The Associated PressPEORIA – Caterpillar Inc. sees President Barack Obama's c...
Syndicated Author Dec 19, 2014
Bloomington-Normal holiday trash schedule
By WJBC Staff Garbage and recycle will not be collected in Bloomington-Normal on Christmas. Garbage and recycle normally collected that day will be collected on Friday, Dec. 26 along with the normal F...
Syndicated Author Dec 19, 2014

Salvation Army wonders if diamond ring donation was accident
The Salvation Army of McLean County wants to make sure a diamond ring wasn't dropped into a red kettle accidentally. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – It might have been a gener...
Syndicated Author Dec 19, 2014

Toys for Tots of McLean County distributes toys to families in need
One of the tables at the "Toy Shop" at the Salvation Army Corp Building in Bloomington Thursday during the Toys for Tots of McLean County pickup. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON ...
Syndicated Author Dec 19, 2014

Rep. Brady: Special session, election ‘waste of taxpayer dollars’
State Rep. Dan Brady doesn't like the governor's decision to call lawmakers back to Springfield. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington)...
Syndicated Author Dec 18, 2014

Davis voices support for increased diplomatic relations with Cuba
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) meets with the media at Uptown Station in Normal Thursday. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL – President Barack Obama is ending what he considers an outdated...
Syndicated Author Dec 18, 2014

Home Sweet Home celebrates one year of HSHRenew
HSHRenew has been in operation for one year. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Home Sweet Home Ministries is celebrating a successful first year for its textile and shoe re...
Syndicated Author Dec 18, 2014

WJBC Brotherhood Tree extends deadline, more gifts needed
WJBC Brotherhood Tree organizers are short on gifts for adults and boys ages 6-8. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – WJBC Brotherhood Tree organizers have extended the deadline...
Syndicated Author Dec 18, 2014