Category Archives: Local News

The co-op plans to begin construction in the spring. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMIGNTON – Green Top Grocery still needs to raise about $600,000 before it can begin construction of ...

ISU President Larry Dietz sees a ray of hope in Illinois legislature. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Illinois legislature recently passed a bill which would fund higher educat...

U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood spoke with teachers at Corpus Christi Catholic Elementary School Friday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Peoria) was in Blo...

At least three cases of the mumps virus have been confirmed on the ISU campus. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – A recent outbreak of the mumps virus on the campus of Illinois State Uni...

U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis toured Identity Optical Lab in Normal on Friday.(WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) said President Barack Obama should leave low ...

Deploying soldiers of the 233rd Military Police Company based in Springfield, Illinois, stand as family members, colleagues and distinguished visitors applaud them during a deployment ceremony held at...

Retired Chief Judge for the 11th Judicial Circuit Elizabeth Robb serves on the 25-member Illinois Criminal Justice Commission. (Laura Ewan/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Some recommendations fr...

By WJBC Staff A look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses. Thu. Feb. 4, 2016 City of Bloomington has yet ...

WJBC’s Scott Laughlin and Dr. Yogesh Agarwal with OSF St. Joseph Medical Center pose for National Wear Red Day. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Friday is National We...

By WJBC Staff CHENOA – The city of Chenoa has had a water main break and will be under a boil order until further notice. Residents should boil water before drinking or cooking.