Category Archives: Local News
Hales: Those in older homes should study lead exposure risk
Bloomington’s water supply shows 2.1 parts-per-billion of lead. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Reports of unsafe drinking water in Flint, Michigan and several communi...
Jan 26, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. Jan. 25, 2016
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Mon. Jan. 25, 2016City of BloomingtonCall Time L...
Jan 26, 2016
LaHood agrees with Obama on trade deal, solitary confinement
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood wants Congress to pass the Trans-Pacific partnership this year.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Darin LaHood)By Eric StockPEORIA – U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood doesn’t agree with ...
Jan 26, 2016
Woman dies in Pekin fire
By WJBC StaffPEKIN – The Tazewell County Coroner’s Office is investigating a fire that left a Pekin woman dead.Coroner James Baldi said Clara Rotherham, 62, was found dead in her home foll...
Jan 26, 2016
Health officials issue reminders as mumps reappear in McLean County
The McLean County Health Department Department reminds residents to protect themselves from mumps. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – McLean County health officials are reminding t...
Jan 26, 2016
Groundwater ban around Linden and Emerson approved with amendment
Alderwoman Amelia Buragas. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – An agreement the Bloomington City Council approved Monday night would help the city recoup costs associated with groundwate...
Jan 25, 2016
Unit 5 seeks bonds for school repairs
Unit 5 superintendent Mark Daniel says the district is looking for interest-free bonds from the federal government for school improvements. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Unit 5’...
Jan 25, 2016
Bloomington council to vote on groundwater contamination ordinance
The Bloomington City Council will vote on an ordinance banning the use of groundwater wells in the area shaded in green. (Graphic courtesy City of Bloomington)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – An ordin...
Jan 25, 2016
Rep. Brady unsure when MAP funding will pass
State Rep. Dan Brady (left) was unable to say how long it will be before Illinois approves university funding. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMIGNTON – The ongoing state bu...
Jan 25, 2016
Cornerstone Christian students help orphanage in Guatemala
Cornerstone Christian Academy students (left to right) Courtney Masters, Tessa Scogin, Abby Miller, Megan Heil, and Baillie Killian helped paint at the Village of Hope orphanage in Guatemala ealier th...
Jan 24, 2016
