Category Archives: Local News
Get Covered Illinois recommends searching marketplace to avoid higher premiums
Health insurance premiums are up 6.1 percent in Illinois. (WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Time on the Internet might be well spent, if it can get you a cheaper ...
Nov 01, 2015
Connect Transit moving to fixed routes
Connect Transit brought in consultants to help find the best locations for the stops. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Beginning November 9th, Connect Transit will officiall...
Nov 01, 2015
Second Joe McCauley art scholarship endowed at Heartland
Fundraisers were able to raise enough money during a fundraiser on Oct. 22 to fund a second Joe McCauley art scholarship at Heartland Community College starting next year. (WJBC file photo) By Jo...
Nov 01, 2015
State trooper preaches safety on Halloween
(Photo courtesy Flickr/lobo235) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network BLOOMINGTON – This is a day and night for frights - but it’s supposed to be all in good fun. Illinois State Police Troop...
Oct 31, 2015
Judge Charles Reynard set to retire Dec. 31
11th Judicial Circuit Judge Charles Reynard is retiring Dec. 31. (Photo courtesy 11th Judicial Circuit) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – 11th Judicial Circuit Judge Charles Reynard is retiring at the...
Oct 31, 2015
Bullying hotline seeing positive reviews early for District 87
The hotline allows parents in the district to report bullying concerns anonymously. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – Parents of District 87 students who are concerned that their chil...
Oct 31, 2015
Residents reminded to keep leaves out of streets, sewer systems
Leaves that are raked into the street can end up in local water systems, posing a serious threat to plants and wildlife. (Photo courtesy Flickr/KennyLouie) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – Fall is in ...
Oct 31, 2015
FOP applauds Gibson City’s police support measure
Illinois Fraternal Order of Police President Chris Southwood. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Chris Southwood) By Eric Stock SPRINGFIELD – Gibson City has become the third city in the country to offici...
Oct 31, 2015
Fell Avenue closure next week
By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Fell Avenue between Vernon Avenue and Irving Street will be closed to through traffic from Monday to Wednesday for sewer service installation.
Oct 30, 2015
LaHood: Two-year budget fails to curtail spending
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood voted against the two-year budget agreement. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood said he’s glad to see Congress pass a budget, but he&#...
Oct 30, 2015
