Category Archives: Local News
McLean County Drug Court celebrates nine years
Tatu stands with John Iverson, another client that went through the McLean County Drug Court. (Colleen Reynolds/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Drug Court is celebrating nine...
Apr 21, 2015
Seven perish in private plane crash near Bloomington
Authorities near the scene of a plane crash east of Bloomington block roads leading to the crash site. (Terry James/WJBC) By WJBC staff BLOOMINGTON – Seven people returning from the NCAA Basketb...
Apr 21, 2015
Fans say goodbye to coach Ward
Lyons predicted Ward was on track for a head coaching job. (WJBC photo/Terry James) By Terry James NORMAL – Pictures and videos of Illinois State associate men’s basketball coach Torrey Wa...
Apr 21, 2015
Schock tours Bloomington’s Destihl Brewery
U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock (right) was impressed with what he saw at Destihl Brewery. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock (R-Peoria) said Bloomington'...
Mar 09, 2015
New provost named at Illinois State University
Interim provost Krejci now has the full title following an appointment by the ISU president. (Photo courtesy ISU news release) By Terry James and ISU News release NORMAL – Janet Krejci has been ...
Mar 09, 2015
Schock addresses spending claims
U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock has been criticized for spending taxpayer money on office decorations, Chicago Bears tickets and other things. (Photo courtesy Aaron Schock) By Metro News Service PEORIA –...
Mar 09, 2015
Bloomington looking to increase bulk waste fee
Bloomington alderman will vote Monday on charging $50 for every load of bulk waste removal. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington's city council will decide Monday ...
Mar 09, 2015
Illinois AG office, BBB issue warning about scams
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan says once you have been scammed, that money is likely gone. (Photo courtesy Facebook/LisaMadigan) By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO ...
Mar 07, 2015
Tax preparer still faces questions about Obamacare enrollment fines
Americans who didn't have health insurance are subject of fines of up to $95 per person and $285 for families. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Those who didn't f...
Mar 07, 2015
PARCC test defended by State Board of Education
ISBE defends new test as one that will better examine skills of students. (Flickr/ccarlstead) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – Although it's being criticized by some students and teachers, Illi...
Mar 07, 2015
