Category Archives: Local News
100′s of local government workers to receive pandemic pay
County department heads are not eligible for the bonuses, which will come from $520,000 in COVID relief funds from the federal government. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Electe...
Jan 18, 2022
Normal Police launch new social media campaign
Brad Park, Public Information Officer with the Normal Police Department, said the social media campaign is something new the department is trying in 2022. (WJBC file photo)By Blake HaasNORMAL – ...
Jan 18, 2022
Local NAACP VP: Has Dr. King’s dream become a reality?
Bloomington-Normal NAACP Vice President Dr. Carla Campbell-Jackson spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (WJBC file photo)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The Vice President of the Bloomington-Normal ...
Jan 18, 2022
Secretary of State offices and driver services facilities to remain closed for another week
Spokesperson Henry Haupt says they want to be cautious and protect the health of workers and customers amidst the ongoing pandemic. (Photo courtesy Google Maps)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Illinois...
Jan 14, 2022
MCMH offering free admission to honor Martin Luther King Jr. holiday
The McLean County Museum of History will be closed on Saturday, Jan. 15 for a board/staff retreat. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Museum of History in downtown Blo...
Jan 14, 2022
American Red Cross declares National Blood Crisis
For people interested in donating, go to RedCrossBlood.org, type in your zip code, and search for the nearest available drive near you to schedule an appointment. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMIN...
Jan 13, 2022
Preston announces candidacy for 91st House District
Scott Preston was elected to the Normal Town Council in 2013 as the youngest council member in the town’s history. (Photo courtesy Town of Normal)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Normal Town Council ...
Jan 13, 2022
Illinois non-profits encouraged to apply for grant money through Charitable Trust program
Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs says 10 non-profits will split the funding, with grants of up to $20,000 each.(WJBC File Photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Non-profit organizations are encouraged ...
Jan 13, 2022
Illinois weather was warmer and wetter in 2021
Precipitation was a little bit above normal last year, although totals varied widely across the state, especially in northern Illinois where it was very dry much of the time. (WJBC file photo)By IIS R...
Jan 13, 2022
Jelani Day’s family voices discontent to elected leaders about death investigation
Jelani Day’s mother and brother spoke to the Bloomington City Council Monday night. (YouTube/City of Bloomington)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Jelani Day's brother and mother expressed their dis...
Jan 11, 2022
