Category Archives: Local News
Video featuring local rape survivors seeks to end victim blaming
Rape victims tell their story in a video shown for the first time Wednesday at the Normal Theater. It’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the U.S. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By ...
Apr 04, 2018
Illinois Wesleyan asks alumni and supporters to ‘give back’
Illinois Wesleyan University All in for Wesleyan think bigger themed campaign. (Photo by Crystal Donaldson/WJBC)By Crystal DonaldsonBLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan University is in the sixth yea...
Apr 03, 2018
State Farm cuts auto rates for Illinois drivers
Bloomington’s State Farm Insurance is reducing auto rates by almost three percent, effective May 7.(WJBC file photo)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Illinois drivers covered by Bloomington...
Apr 03, 2018
Record cold ushers in April
The National Weather Service says the cold snap continues through Wednesday. (WJBC file photo)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkLINCOLN – Illinois has never seen an April chill like this....
Apr 03, 2018
OSF, YMCA, Easterseals collaborating to construct new YMCA facility
By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – OSF HealthCare is working with Easterseals Central Illinois and the Bloomington-Normal YMCA to construct a new facility for the Y on Bloomington’s east side.O...
Apr 03, 2018
Tri-Valley renovations intended to bolster security
Tri-Valley Superintendent David Mouser says the new high school floor plan will include just one entrance for the sake of school security. (Photo courtesy tv3unit.com)By Eric StockDOWNS – Tri-Va...
Apr 03, 2018
Normal council spends millions on insurance, infrastructure upgrades
Normal Town Council members voted unanimously in favor of millions of dollars in spending for insurance, road, and water main improvements. (WJBC file photo)By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – Nor...
Apr 03, 2018
Normal’s mayor takes leave for prostate cancer treatment
Normal Mayor Chris Koos (left), seen here with newly-hired City Manager Pam Reece (center) and retired City Manager Mark Peterson (right). Koos announced Monday he has prostate cancer, and will be tak...
Apr 02, 2018
Normal to consider construction bids, golf equipment purchases
The start of spring means construction is coming, and the Normal Town Council is expected to approve a few construction bids during tonight’s meeting. (WJBC file photo)By Patrick BaronNORMAL ...
Apr 02, 2018
McLean County STEM to host 2nd annual gala
McLean County STEM invites community to its 2nd annual STEM gala. (Photo courtesy McLean County STEM)By Crystal DonaldsonNORMAL – McLean County STEM, short for Science, Technology, Engineering a...
Apr 01, 2018
