Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington approves $207M budget
The budget is $20 million more than last year. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council has approved a $207 million budget for Fiscal Year 2017. The b...
Apr 11, 2016
McLean County judge Witte remembered as ‘larger than life’
Charles Witte served as McLean County circuit judge from 1988 until his retirement in 2001.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Charles Witte)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A former McLean County judge is being...
Apr 11, 2016
Pontiac teen dies in ATV crash
Authorities in Livingston County are investigating a fatal ATV crash. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)By Eric StockPONTIAC – The Livingston County Coroner’s office has identified th...
Apr 11, 2016
Bloomington considers support of federal grant for U.S. 51 work
Bloomington Public Works Director Jim Karch said U.S. 51 could use a lot of work. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – U.S. Route 51 from Olive Street to College Avenue could see maj...
Apr 11, 2016
Sen. Brady predicts another unbalanced budget to pass legislature
State Sen. Bill Brady called on Democrats to approve a balanced budget. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski SPRINGFIELD – The General Assembly is in its final two months of this session and Sta...
Apr 11, 2016
Lincoln native pens book about sports idols
Scott Lynn (seated, second from left) has been a sportscaster for 40 years, including the Voice for Oregon State basketball during the time when First Brother-in-Law Craig Robinson was coach. (Photo c...
Apr 10, 2016
Ameren customers to see electric, gas bill decreases
Lower gas rates will result in over $2 of monthly savings for customers starting this month. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Electric and gas bills will be going down for Ameren Illin...
Apr 09, 2016
No charges filed in cemetery damage
At least four gravestones at East Lawn cemetery in Bloomington were damaged by cars which had been parked for the Donald Trump rally. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Stacy McCollum Beerup) By Terry James BLO...
Apr 08, 2016
Dixon gets 14 years for drive-by shooting
(Photo by Michael Coghlan/flickr) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Anthony Dixon, 25, of Normal, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for injuring a man after firing a gun from a car into a ...
Apr 08, 2016
Hometown Military News: April 8, 2106
Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Nick Fontaine. (Photo courtesy Navy Office of Community Outreach) Hometown Military News for April 8, 2106: Armington native keeps the Navy's newest, most advanced helicop...
Apr 08, 2016
