Category Archives: Local News
Illinois People’s Action makes push for Welcoming City ordinances
The group held a press conference at Unitarian Universalist Church Thursday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Illinois People’s Action, along with some local church of...
Mar 16, 2017
2 more Garth Brooks concerts coming to Champaign
Garth Brooks has four concerts scheduled for State Farm Center April 28-30. (Photo by Jeremy Cowart)By WJBC StaffCHAMPAIGN – Promoters have added two more Garth Brooks concerts scheduled for Sta...
Mar 16, 2017
U of I president proposes more financial aid for Illinois students
University of Illinois President Tim Killeen has proposed funneling more financial aid to keep students in the state. (Photo courtesy Facebook/University of Illinois)By Greg HalbleibCHAMPAIGN – ...
Mar 15, 2017
Mennonite Relief Sale set for 59th year
The sale begins Friday at 4:30 p.m. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The 59th annual Mennonite Relief Sale is this weekend at the Interstate Center in Bloomington.The sale kicks ...
Mar 15, 2017
CIRA officials to continue talks over expiring soccer fields
Central Illinois Regional Airport’s lease with the Prairie City Soccer League expires at the end of 2017. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – The clock has been ticking for years o...
Mar 15, 2017
B-N Police Blotter: Tue. March 14, 2017
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Tue. March 14, 2017City of BloomingtonCall Time ...
Mar 15, 2017
Eureka College to pay tribute to Hollywood icon Charlton Heston
Eureka College will host Fraser Heston as part of its Ronald W. Reagan Society Book Series on March 24. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffEUREKA – Eureka College will host the second installment of ...
Mar 15, 2017
Sewer repairs planned at Mason and Walnut steets
(Photo courtesy Pixabay)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Effective immediately, the intersection of Mason and Walnut streets will be closed for sewer repairs.Drivers should find alternate routes. For ...
Mar 14, 2017
LeRoy Police investigate armed robbery
The LeRoy Police Department reports two 18-year-old men were robbed at gunpoint on Sunday night. (Photo courtesy LeRoy Police Department)By Eric StockLeROY – Police in LeRoy say two teenagers we...
Mar 14, 2017
Illinois State names Stephens VP for Finance and Planning
Daniel Stephens most recently served as the associate vice chancellor of finance for the University of North Texas. (Photo courtesy Illinois State University)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Illinois State...
Mar 14, 2017
