Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington library attendance, circulation down but programs grew
The Bloomington Public Library. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – After eight years of growth at the Bloomington Public Library where circulation doubled, there has been a nine percent...
Dec 27, 2015
Summer Jobs Program helping at-risk youth in McLean County
The Summer Jobs Program has helped 129 at-risk youth since it began in 2012. (Eric Stock/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Juvenile Justice Council, parterning with Youthbuild Mc...
Dec 27, 2015
Father of teen who committed suicide offers advice
Randy Workman is trying to prevent other teens and adults from taking their own life. (Courtesy of Evanstrong.us)By Terry JamesCLINTON – It’s been just over a year since 17 year old Evan W...
Dec 27, 2015
Grade school to host 100 Caring Adult celebration
Oakdale Elementary in Normal is hosting a 100 Caring Adult celebration at the start of school on Jan. 5 (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Students at one local grade school ...
Dec 27, 2015
Eastland Mall to host early voting
The next election will take place March 15. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – McLean County voters will have a chance to vote early for the upcoming primary election at the East...
Dec 26, 2015
Home Sweet Home serving Christmas Day meals
Home Sweet Home has served about 110,000 meals during 2015. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Home Sweet Home Ministries continues its Christmas Day meal tradition...
Dec 25, 2015
Salvation Army meets its goal for red kettle campaign this season
(WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The Salvation Army of McLean County has surpassed its goal for this year’s Red Kettle campaign with some time still left to go. Spokeswoman An...
Dec 24, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Wed. Dec. 23, 2015
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Wed. Dec. 23, 2015City of Bloomington has yet to...
Dec 24, 2015
Former Miss America Harold weighs in on Miss Universe fiasco
Former Miss American Erika Harold practices law in Champaign. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Erika Harold)By RFD Radio NetworkCHAMPAIGN – If anyone knows what it’s like to be in the Miss Univers...
Dec 24, 2015
Rural Carlock home destroyed by fire
By WJBC StaffCARLOCK – Strong winds made it challenging for firefighters from four departments as they battled a blaze that destroyed a farmhouse in rural Carlock on Wednesday afternoon.Crews fr...
Dec 24, 2015
