Category Archives: Local News
Obituaries: Ellis
Dorothy EllisDorothy M. Ellis, 94, of Rossville, passed away at 5:16 p.m., Friday, April 13, 2018 at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center.Her Celebration of Life will be at 12 p.m., Saturday, April 21, 201...
Apr 17, 2018
County Board approves recommendations to maintain nursing home
The McLean County Board voted to follow recommendations from the Blue Ribbon Panel concerning future upkeep of the McLean County Nursing Home. (WJBC File Photo)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – The ...
Apr 17, 2018
Unit 5 chief: Entry-level teachers among lowest paid in Central Illinois
Unit 5 Superintendent Mark Daniel said teacher pay remains an obstacle to attracting and retaining teachers. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – Unit 5 Superintendent Mark Daniel said Tuesday...
Apr 17, 2018
Durbin warns of prolonged intervention in Syria following missile strikes
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said the United States should not get pulled into a prolonged military involvement like it did with Afghanistan. (Photo courtesy CNN)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Dic...
Apr 17, 2018
Farmer City teen faces weapons charges after shooting
Police say a 17-year-old Farmer City teen who was shot last week suffered injuries which aren’t considered life threatening. (Photo courtesy DavidsonScott/flickr)By Eric StockCLINTON – DeW...
Apr 17, 2018
Secretary White pushes new drunk driving bill
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is praising the movement of a bill his office says strengthens the state's drunk driving laws. (Photo courtesy Pixabay)By Crystal DonaldsonNORMAL – Illino...
Apr 16, 2018
Advocacy group objects to El Paso-Gridley promoting prayer rally
The El Paso-Gridley school district has promised to exclude faith-based events from its promotional announcements. (Photo courtesy Pixabay)By Eric StockEL PASO – A group that advocates for separ...
Apr 15, 2018
Durbin, Duckworth: Syrian strike carried out ‘without congressional approval’
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says Congress should have approved the bombing of Syria before President Trump ordered the air strike. (Photo courtesy CNN)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – US Senator Dick Dur...
Apr 15, 2018
Sign indicates uncertain future for CJ’s re-opening
On Friday the sign indicated CJ’s would open again on Saturday, but the doors remain closed. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – A sign at CJ’s Restaurant and ...
Apr 14, 2018
Consultant: Community has room for new sports venues
Evan Eleff, chief operating officer of Clearwater, Florida-based Sports Facilities Advisory, seen here conducting a question and answer session with community leaders at One Normal Plaza. (Photo by Ho...
Apr 14, 2018
