Category Archives: Local News
US Census raises pay rate for Illinois workers, offering $20 to $30 hourly
Illinois residents are being offered nearly $30 an hour to take one of the thousands of temporary U.S. Census jobs. (Twitter/U.S. Census Bureau) By Illinois Radio Network/Cole LauterbachSPRINGFIE...
Feb 17, 2020
ISU President Larry Dietz launches new role for diversity and inclusion; tabs Dr. Doris Houston to lead
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz (left) and Dr. Doris Houston (right) spoke with media about the new position. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Illinois St...
Feb 17, 2020
Radio Bloomington St. Jude Radiothon hits record numbers
The St. Jude Radiothon raised more money than last years totals. By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – The 12th annual Radio Bloomington-St. Jude Radiothon surpassed its goal to help children with cancer....
Feb 14, 2020
Normal council to consider pay raise for city manager
Pam Reece is only the third city manager in Normal’s history. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABC NORMAL – The Normal Town Council is expected to decide Monday night whether to give the ci...
Feb 14, 2020
Peoria County Coroner: Man dies from hypothermia in Walmart parking lot
The case remains under investigation by the Peoria Police Department. (Facebook/Peoria County Coroner’s Office) By Neil Doyle PEORIA – Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood has identi...
Feb 14, 2020
Unit 5 considers delaying decision on bus service change
First Student was criticized at the start of this school year for late buses, not having enough drivers, and communication breakdowns. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMING...
Feb 14, 2020
Brady, Blumenshine clash over gas tax in GOP primary debate
GOP primary challenger David Paul Blumenshine (left) and incumbent State Rep. Dan Brady (right) spoke during a candidate forum Thursday. (Photo courtesy HOI-ABC) By HOI ABCNORMAL – While th...
Feb 14, 2020
ISU recognized as a military-friendly university
The 2020-2021 Military Friendly Schools list recognizes Illinois State for supporting student veterans' education. (Photo by Mike Mozart/flickr) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Illinois State Univers...
Feb 14, 2020
Bloomington Housing Authority receives over $1 million in federal funding
Holton Homes is a family development located on West Monroe Street, West Market Street, and Holton Drive in Bloomington. (Photo Bloomington Housing Authority) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON -The Bloomi...
Feb 13, 2020
St. Jude Radiothon in full swing; Families share stories of hope
St. Jude Radiothon volunteers taking phone call donations Thursday afternoon. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The annual St. Jude Radiothon with WJBC and Radio Bloomington is u...
Feb 13, 2020
