Category Archives: Local News

Bloomington looking at first step supporting downtown hotel
A developer has proposed a hotel in downtown Bloomington. (Photo courtesy City of Bloomington) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington aldermen will vote Monday night on what would be the f...
Syndicated Author Mar 14, 2016

Trump slams Illinois taxes, job losses in Bloomington rally
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump spoke to supporters at a campaign rally at Synergy Flight Center in Bloomington. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Two days af...
Syndicated Author Mar 13, 2016

Supporters and protesters share strong words about Trump
The Donald Trump rally brought out passionate voters on both sides.(Photos by Terry James/WJBC) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – Peaceful protesters and loving supporters came to Bloomington to see ...
Syndicated Author Mar 13, 2016

Health Department changes fee structure
By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – Several fee changes have been approved for the McLean County Health Department. Director Walt Howe explains why. “Because right now since we have become creden...
Syndicated Author Mar 13, 2016

Normal seeking federal funds for potential railroad crossing
By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Town of Normal is preparing to submit an application for a federal economic development grant, but town officials said chances of receiving the grant are slim. ...
Syndicated Author Mar 13, 2016

Livingston County farmer reminds us about farm safety
By RFD A 2012 incident could have been the end for Doug Raber of Raber Farms in Livingston County. In 2012 he was cleaning up some ditches when he backed up from a brush pile and went into a ditch. He...
Syndicated Author Mar 13, 2016

How Daylight Savings Time can disrupt sleep patterns
Dr. Sarah Zallek, medical director of the Illinois Neurological Institute Sleep Center with OSF Healthcare in Peoria, said sleep deprivation can lead to drowsiness, poor diet, lack of concentration an...
Syndicated Author Mar 12, 2016

Hundreds expected to protest Trump rally in Bloomington
Donald Trump is hosting a rally in Bloomington on Sunday. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Gage Skidmore)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – More than 600 people plan to protest Republican presidential frontrunner...
Syndicated Author Mar 12, 2016

Woman involved in 2 car crashes sentenced to prison on DUI charges in McLean County
Ashley Trenholm was sentenced to 4 1/2 years in prison on Friday. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A McLean County judge has sentenced a Schaumburg woman to 4 years in prison for her ...
Syndicated Author Mar 12, 2016 (Photo courtesy: Law and Justice Center)

Clinton man killed in police standoff
A DeWitt County Sheriff’s deputy was involved in a fatal standoff with a man in Clinton on Friday. (Photo courtesy DeWitt County Sheriff’s Office)By Eric StockCLINTON – Police in DeW...
Syndicated Author Mar 12, 2016