Category Archives: Local News
Program helps veterans pursue farming careers
Homegrown by Heroes helps military veterans pursue careers in farming. (Andy Dahn) By Andy Dahn/WJBC) BLOOMINGTON – A number of Illinois organizations gathered Thursday to learn about Hom...
May 28, 2015
Unemployment drops in Bloomington-Normal
Bloomington-Normal’s unemployment rate has fallen. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – The number of people looking for work in Bloomington-Normal is down compared to last year....
May 28, 2015 (Photo courtesy: Getty images/file)
Miller Park Zoo introduces two new snow leopard cubs
Jonathan Reding and Jay Tetzloff of the Miller Park Zoo introduced two new female snow leopard cubs born earlier this month. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Two new snow leopard cu...
May 28, 2015
BCPA announces 2015-16 concert lineup
The Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts has 27 acts lined up for the 2015-16 season. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts ...
May 28, 2015
Bloomington police investigate fast food burglary
Bloomington Police said there were no signs of forced entry at the Burger King where money was taken. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Police are investigating a burglary at a fast fo...
May 28, 2015
District 87 establishes new parent committee
The district is hoping parents can get more involved and learn more about their children’s education through the new committee. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – District 87 has a...
May 27, 2015
Washington School students pass reading record
Students at Washington Elementary have surpassed the 150 million word goal. (Photo by Bryan Bloodworth/WJBC)By Bryan BloodworthBLOOMINGTON – They are celebrating at Washington Elementary School ...
May 27, 2015
Coroner reveals new information on death of Hoeniges
John Hoeniges died in an elevator accident at the McLean County Law and Justice Center Tuesday morning. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County coroner said the man, who ...
May 27, 2015
Renner: Task force should have ‘open mind’ on budget solutions
Bloomington mayor Tari Renner says he wants to give the city’s new budget task force as much leeway as possible to come up with solutions to address a $7 million shortfall. (WJBC file photo) By ...
May 27, 2015
Rep. Brady: Democrats trying to push through ‘sham’ budget
State Rep. Dan Brady said lawmakers are likely looking at an overtime session with a Sunday budget deadline looming. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – State Rep. Dan Brady, R-Bloomin...
May 27, 2015
