Category Archives: Local News
ISU grad students, faculty rally against Republican tax plan
At the ISU quad, grad students and faculty chanted for lawmakers to reject the GOP tax reform bill.(Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC)By Patrick BaronNORMAL – Members of Illinois State University̵...
Dec 06, 2017
Bloomington Police investigating weekend home invasion
The Bloomington Police Department is seeking tips from the public to help solve a home invasion that occurred around midnight on Sunday. (WJBC file photo)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON- Bloomington Po...
Dec 04, 2017
Heartland College seeks president with budget savvy, communications skills
Heartland College is seeking to fill the position of president with someone who has financial, communications, and leadership experience . (WJBC File Photo)By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – Heartland ...
Dec 04, 2017
EDC head: IWU small business center to remain viable despite funding dispute
Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Chief Executive Officer Kyle Ham will look for alternative funding sources for the Illinois Wesleyan University Small Business Development Center if the...
Dec 04, 2017
Fell Avenue north of Emerson Street to close
(Photo courtesy Pixabay)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Effective December 4, Fell Avenue just north of Emerson Street will be closed to thru traffic for sewer maintenance work.The road will be close...
Dec 03, 2017
Bloomington man identified in fatal stabbing
Cullen Hedrick of Bloomington died Saturday afternoon after he was stabbed in the chest. (Photo courtesy DavidsonScott/flickr)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man has been identified ...
Dec 03, 2017
With tax breaks in hand, Brandt Industries set to begin production here in early 2018
Governor Bruce Rauner said Friday was a great day for Illinois. Canada’s Brandt Industry announced it will begin producing agriculture equipment at a plant just north of Normal in the firs...
Dec 01, 2017
Harmony Park Project aims to convert playground into inclusive space
Initial plans to convert the Rollingbrook Park playground into an inclusive area include a soft surface and fencing. (Photo Facebook/Harmony Park Project) By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – Loca...
Dec 01, 2017
Green Top Grocery surpasses $1 million showcasing local products
After six months in operation, Green Top Grocery in Bloomington has hit a sales milestone.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Green Top Grocery)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – A local cooperative grocery tha...
Dec 01, 2017
IAA Drive in Bloomington to close
(Photo courtesy Pixabay)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – IAA Drive between Kurt and Rowe drives will be closed to through traffic for road maintenance work starting Thursday.The road will be closed un...
Nov 30, 2017
