Category Archives: Local News

New finance lab at IWU teaching the next generations the in’s and out’s of Wall Street
Gregg (right) and his wife Kari (left) Yess donation made the new lab possible. (Photo courtesy: Illinois Wesleyan University) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The next generation of investors can now...
Syndicated Author Jun 06, 2022

State Board of Elections launching new voting measure for those with disabilities
The option is available for the June 28 primary election. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas and IISBLOOMINGTON – The State Board of Elections is launching a new effort to make it easier ...
Syndicated Author Jun 02, 2022

Upcoming Make Music Normal to be without familiar face, Leah Marlene
Make Music Normal is an all-ages, free-to-attend festival taking place annually in Uptown Normal. (Facebook/Uptown Normal)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Make Music Normal is making a return to Uptow...
Syndicated Author Jun 02, 2022
Man charged with setting fire to Heyworth home where estranged wife was staying
Jason Harris, 33, of Bloomington. (Photo McLean County Jail)By HOI ABCHEYWORTH – Heyworth's police chief calls it one of the most serious crimes to happen in the small McLean County community si...
Syndicated Author Jun 02, 2022

Superintendent scolds vandals for puncturing tires on school buses
Anyone with information about the vandalism is asked to call the Prairie Central Unit Office at 815-692-2504 or the Chenoa Police Department at 815-945-7111. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCCHENOA – ...
Syndicated Author Jun 02, 2022

Local organizations celebrating pride month
The McLean County Museum of is hanging up flags to celebrate the month. (Photo courtesy: Mclean County Museum of History/ Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – June is pride month, and central Il...
Syndicated Author Jun 01, 2022

Famous Dave’s closes their doors after 22-years
The restaurant is closing after 22-years. (Photo courtesy: Famous Dave’s/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington restaurant is closing its doors after serving central Illinois f...
Syndicated Author Jun 01, 2022

Miller Park Zoo hosts 131st birthday celebration Saturday
More information about Miller Park Zoo’s Birthday Party Event can be found by calling 309-434-2250. (Photo Courtesy of City of Bloomington)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Bring out the candles ...
Syndicated Author Jun 01, 2022

District 87 schools reviewing safety policies after Texas school shooting
Currently, the district has safety barriers in place like school cameras and a school resource officer. (WJBC File Photo)By Blake Haas & Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – On the heels of a school shoo...
Syndicated Author May 26, 2022

ISU Athletics announces 2022 Percy Family Hall of Fame Class
The class will officially be inducted at the Hall of Fame breakfast on October 15, in the Bone Student Center Brown Ballroom on the ISU campus. (Photo courtesy of Illinois State Athletics)By Jake Foga...
Syndicated Author May 26, 2022