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UPDATED: Bloomington crews battle early morning garage fire
Bloomington fire crews were called to a fire at 513 Vale St. on Tuesday morning. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Fire crews say an early-morning blaze to an attached garag...
Dec 22, 2015
Sen. Brady: It does no good to blame Madigan for missing meeting
State Sen. Bill Brady offered a few thoughts on the fact the House Speaker missed a budget meeting with the governor last week. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – State Sen. B...
Dec 21, 2015
Illinois plans move to SAT college entrance exam
(Photo courtesy Flickr/flequi)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Illinois is close to giving high school juniors the SAT college entrance exam instead of the ACT.The Chicago Tribune reports that ACT has...
Dec 21, 2015
State Farm: Illinois ranks 4th for holiday theft claims
(WJBC File Photo)By Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio NetworkBLOOMINGTON – One insurance provider said Illinois close to tops in the nation when it comes to reported thefts during December and Janua...
Dec 21, 2015
Bloomington woman dead after being struck by bus
Williams was from the Bloomington area.By Nick McClintockBLOOMINGTON- A pedestrian who was struck by a bus early Saturday morning has been identified as an 18-year-old from Bloomington. Keionta L. Wil...
Dec 21, 2015
Pontiac authorities searching for missing man
By Cynthia Grau- WJEZ PONTIAC- Pontiac Police are searching for 80-year-old Louis Lowery of Pontiac, who was last seen at his home during the early hours of Saturday. According to Pontiac Police Chief...
Dec 21, 2015
Bloomington council to discuss liquor license fee increases
The Bloomington City Council will discuss potential liquor license fee increases Monday night to offset the cost of the police department’s downtown hireback program. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ra...
Dec 21, 2015
Davis discusses federal budget
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis doesn’t like Congress constantly pushing up against government shutdown deadlines. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski WASHINGTON – Congress has passed a feder...
Dec 21, 2015
Davis discusses federal budget
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis doesn’t like Congress constantly pushing up against government shutdown deadlines. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski WASHINGTON – Congress has passed a feder...
Dec 20, 2015
IEMA offering tips to keep people safe this holiday season
Christmas trees that are dried out or have lights with frayed wires can present serious fire hazards. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – While the holiday season is a time of celebration...
Dec 19, 2015
