Category Archives: Local News
Regional schools superintendent: Education funding by August 1 could be too late
(WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The budget stalemate in Springfield continues and Regional Schools Superintendent Mark Jontry said the most cash strapped districts can’t g...
Jun 09, 2016
District 87: Savings will enable schools to open without state funding
District 87 is confident about running despite no state budget. (WJBC fil photo)By Carie KuehnBLOOMINGTON – Superintendent of District 87 Barry Reilly reassured the school board that the distric...
Jun 09, 2016
Western Avenue in Bloomington to close
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Effective immediately, Western Avenue between Graham and Empire streets will be closed for a sewer repair.The road will be closed until the work is completed.For more ...
Jun 09, 2016
Unit 5 approves amended 2015-2016 budget
The budget shows a small surplus overall. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Unit 5 Board of Education approved the district’s amended 2015-2016 budget Wednesday night.The bud...
Jun 09, 2016
Destihl breaks ground on new brewery
The facility should be constructed by early 2017. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Destihl Brewery broke ground Wednesday on its new facility at 1200 Greenbriar Dr. in Normal.Fou...
Jun 08, 2016
Linden Street closure in Bloomington
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Effective immediately, Linden Street between Empire and Marion streets will be closed to thru traffic for street repairs.The road will be closed until work is complete...
Jun 08, 2016
Rauner to educators in Bloomington stop: Pressure Democrats to pass school funding
Gov. Bruce Rauner spoke to educators about school funding in visit to the Regional Alternative School in Bloomington on Tuesday. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric Stock/Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – ...
Jun 08, 2016
Budget stalemate hits ISU program
The Illinois Small Business Development Center at ISU is closing June 30th. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesNORMAL – A service of Illinois State University is closing at the end of the month beca...
Jun 07, 2016
Bloomington birthing center nearing completion
The facility is located at 6 Westpoint Ct. in Bloomington. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Birth Center of Bloomington-Normal is almost ready to start seeing patients.W...
Jun 07, 2016
Bloomington woman found safe
Bloomington Police say Marquaysha Brooks was found safe on Monday. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Police say a Bloomington woman who had been missing for nearly three weeks has been...
Jun 07, 2016
