Category Archives: Local News

Busy roads during Super Bowl means more car crashes
Police say more car crashes occur during the Super Bowl. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)By Crystal DonaldsonBLOOMINGTON – The most important game plan this Super Sunday might just be how...
Syndicated Author Feb 04, 2018

Heavy toilet use during Super Bowl may not cause sewage break
It’s partially true that sewage systems break because so many people go to the bathroom at halftime according to Eric Haney, of A-1 Haney Plumbing. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Pietro Izzo)By Crystal ...
Syndicated Author Feb 04, 2018

Rauner promotes business-friendliness during trip to local brewery
Governor Rauner tours the Destihl Brewery with its owner, Matt Potts. (Photo courtesy Susan Saunders)By Jaymee Toler/WMBDNORMAL – Governor Bruce Rauner toured the new Destihl Brewery location in...
Syndicated Author Feb 04, 2018

ISU enters new partnership to increase international enrollment
Over the next decade, ISU will work with INTO University Partnerships to increase enrollment numbers for international students. (WJBC File Photo)By Patrick BaronNORMAL – Illinois State Universi...
Syndicated Author Feb 03, 2018

Heartland’s food share program keeps students from going hungry
48 percent of college students are reporting low access to food, according to a national survey. (Photo courtesy Heartland Community College)By Crystal DonaldsonNORMAL – A national study shows t...
Syndicated Author Feb 03, 2018

Pontiac police chief provides safety tips for women
Pontiac Police Chief Jim Woolford advises maintaining situational awareness and displaying confidence to deter potential threats. (Photo courtesy Pontiac Police)By Cynthia Grau/WJEZPONTIAC – We ...
Syndicated Author Feb 03, 2018

‘Night in a Car’ shines light on plight of the homeless
Participants in the ‘Night in a Car’ event find comfort indoors at Trinity Lutheran Church before braving the cold and placing themselves in the shoes of the homeless in Bloomington-Normal...
Syndicated Author Feb 03, 2018

Country band Alabama coming to Bloomington
(Photo courtesy of VenueWorks/Pepper Entertainment)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – They have scored 43 No. 1 singles, including a record 21 in a row, and now legendary country music band Alabama brin...
Syndicated Author Feb 02, 2018

Illinois State University dorms affected by power outage
Illinois State University has alerted the public that several of its buildings lost power early Friday morning. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – Utility crews have been working since early...
Syndicated Author Feb 02, 2018

Domestic violence expert says Super Bowl violence surge is a myth
Kim Wells, Executive Director of Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence said domestic violence is a problem not only during the Super Bowl, but year round. (Photo courtesy Pixabay)By Crystal Donal...
Syndicated Author Feb 02, 2018