Category Archives: Local News
ISU National Walking Day event moved inside
By WJBC StaffNORMAL – The threat of rain has prompted organizers to move the National Walking Day event at Illinois State University inside.It was to be held at ISU’s Quad on Wednesday, bu...
Apr 06, 2016
Normal solicits Harmon Arts grant applications
By WJBC StaffNORMAL – The Town of Normal is seeking applications for arts-related projects, programs or events to be funded through the 2016 Harmon Arts Grant Program. Applications will be accep...
Apr 06, 2016
ISU to host session on gender leadership differences
Rick Ringer is director of ISU’s Organizational Leadership Institute. (Photo courtesyilstu.edu)By Eric StockNORMAL – Leadership can come in many forms and an Illinois State University prof...
Apr 05, 2016
Manhole replacement in Bloomington
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – The intersection of West Taylor and Mason streets will be closed at 7 a.m. Tuesday for a manhole replacement.The intersection will remain closed until repairs are comp...
Apr 05, 2016
Boil order issued in Saybrook
By WJBC StaffSAYBROOK – The village of Saybrook is under a boil order until Friday.Water should be boiled for three to five minutes before drinking or any consumption.
Apr 05, 2016
Connect Transit presents proposed new bus routes to Normal Town Council
The new routes will be voted on by the Connect Transit Board of Trustees in May. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Town Council got a look Monday night at the new possi...
Apr 04, 2016
Normal contracting pair of water main projects
One project is the continuation of water main replacements in Greenbriar subdivision. (Photo courtesy Flickr/SteveJohnson)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Town Council will vote Monday nigh...
Apr 04, 2016
Children’s Discovery Museum plans programs, courses with nearly $40,000 in grants
Grants from The CarMax Foundation, State Farm and Creativity Garden will allow the museum to provide more afterschool programs and courses to McLean County students. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOM...
Apr 03, 2016
Two local gardens receive Hy-Vee One Step Garden Grants
The grants help purchase a variety of gardening equipment for area gardens. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Hy-Vee and West Bloomington Active Garden are among the hun...
Apr 03, 2016
Community groups, services helping homeless in the community
The Salvation Army is one community resource to help those who find themselves homeless. (WJBC File Photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – It may be hard to believe, but many of us are only one paych...
Apr 03, 2016
