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Petition urges Bloomington to end flamingo ‘mutilation’
Bloomington Parks Director Jay Tetzloff says flamingos are frightened easily and it’s not safe for them to fly. (Photo by angela n./flickr) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – An online petition s...
Aug 20, 2015
Blagojevich to appeal conviction to US Supreme Court
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, pictured in his mugshot taken at a Colorado prison. (WJBC file photo) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – The last hope to get more convictions against ...
Aug 20, 2015
Illinois Senate overrides Rauner arbitration bill veto
Gov. Bruce Rauner spoke to fellow Republicans at the Illinois State Fair on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Republican Party) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The t...
Aug 20, 2015
UPDATED: Two stabbed, one beaten in Bloomington; suspect in custody
Two people were stabbed and another person was beaten Wednesday afternoon in Bloomington. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Joe Ragusa and Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Two people were stabbed and another...
Aug 19, 2015
Salvation Army posts successful summer fan drive
Over 550 fans were given away by the Salvation Army this summer. (WJBC file photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – The Salvation Army of McLean County gave away 568 fans this year during their summer...
Aug 19, 2015
IDPH: First 2015 human West Nile case found
West Nile Virus is transmitted by mosquitoes. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski SPRINGFIELD – The first human West Nile Virus case in the state this year has been found. The Illinois Departme...
Aug 19, 2015
CIRA partners with other groups on business marketing strategy
Central Illinois Regional Airport recently added new automated baggage screeners. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A coalition of local business groups will be releasing its ...
Aug 19, 2015
Retired Judge Robb serving on commission to reduce prison population
Judge Elizabeth Robb retired at the end of 2014. (Laura Ewan/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Former 11th Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Elizabeth Robb is spending part of her retirement ser...
Aug 19, 2015
Hales: Bloomington has taken steps to curb pension spiking
Bloomington city manager David Hales says city staff hopes to have proposed pension changes for the city council to consider by next week’s meeting.(WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON &#...
Aug 19, 2015
Cook County Commissioner Boykin mulls Senate run
Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin (second from right) is considering a U.S. Senate run. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Richard Boykin)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – A potential ...
Aug 19, 2015
