Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington closes lane of Center Street for fire hydrant replacement
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Water Department will be replacing a fire hydrant at the intersection of Thompson Avenue and North Center Street.The left southbound lane of Center Str...
Jul 20, 2016
McLean County Board member calls for second hearing, more publicity on wind farm rules
The McLean County Farm Bureau has proposed new wind farm rules. (Photo by Tom/flickr)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A McLean County board member wants more discussion about proposed new wind farm re...
Jul 20, 2016
Bloomington cemetery bans Pokémon Go players
Pokmon Go has prompted some to players to wonder onto private property. (Photo courtesy Eduardo Woo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington cemetery is off limits for Pokmon Go players.East Law...
Jul 20, 2016
Bloomington seeks nominations for annual heritage awards
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – The annual Heritage Awards are an opportunity for the City of Bloomington to honor residents for their commitment to preserving the unique, historic identity of the ci...
Jul 20, 2016
Radio Bloomington blood drive has record setting first day
69 units of blood were donated on Monday. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The 13th annual Radio Bloomington Red Cross Blood Drive had a successful first day.American Red Cross o...
Jul 19, 2016
Kirk working on differentiating regulations on banks and insurance companies
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R, Ill.) is staying away from the Republican National Convention. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Mark Kirk) By Greg Halbleib WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R, Ill.) is pu...
Jul 19, 2016
Rep. Davis hopes to see ‘unified’ GOP after convention
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis says the selection of Indiana Gov. Mike Pence will strengthen Donald Trump’s national security credentials. (WJBC file photo) By RFD Radio CLEVELAND – U.S. Rep. Rodn...
Jul 19, 2016
Some McLean County Board members say politics drove committee assignments
McLean County Board has approved new committee assignments. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Some Democrats on the McLean County Board say politics unfairly dictated who got the plu...
Jul 19, 2016
Rural McLean farm workers exposed to pesticide
Crews were apparently in the field detasselling corn. (Photo courtesy Flickr/normanack) By Adam Studzinski MCLEAN – Several emergency crews responded Tuesday morning after a group of farm worker...
Jul 19, 2016
Schock not charged by Peoria grand jury
The former congressman resigned in March 2015. (WJBC File Photo) By RFD News Network PEORIA – A victory, but not an all clear for former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock. After 15 months probing his campa...
Jul 19, 2016
