Category Archives: Local News

Hy-Vee recalls macadamia nuts due to possible health risk
Some Hy-Vee macadamia nuts could increase the risk of salmonella exposure. (Photo courtesy Hy-Vee)By WJBC StaffWEST DES MOINES, Iowa – Hy-Vee is voluntarily recalling Hy-Vee 2-ounce macadamia nu...
Syndicated Author Feb 24, 2016

Heyworth upholds decision to fire police chief
Chris Lane (center) was fired as Heyworth police chief effective Feb. 16. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiHEYWORTH – Residents packed the Heyworth Hall Tuesday night to express their sup...
Syndicated Author Feb 23, 2016

ISU Supreme Court scholar calls threat to block Obama appointment ‘unprecedented’
The Supreme Court could be left with eight justices for awhile. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Chris Phan)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Any appointment made by President Obama to replace Antonin Scalia on ...
Syndicated Author Feb 23, 2016
S. State St. between E. Oakland Ave. and E. Jackson St. closed
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – State Street between East Oakland Avenue and East Jackson Street will be closed immediately to all traffic for street repairs and it will be reopened as soon as work i...
Syndicated Author Feb 22, 2016

Bloomington city manager proposes balanced budget
Bloomington City Manager Davis Hales will propose a budget for next year that includes an additional $1 million for Connect Transit and BN Advantage. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – ...
Syndicated Author Feb 22, 2016

ISU online nursing program ranked one of best in nation
It’s the second year ISU’s nursing program has achieved the ranking. (Photo courtesy Flickr/orbis)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Illinois State University’s online nursing program ...
Syndicated Author Feb 21, 2016

Salvation Army looking for donations, golfers
The Salvation Army is currently in need of diapers, shampoo and other hygiene products. (Photo Courtesy of Flikr/HowardLa)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – The Red Kettle Campaign isn’t the only t...
Syndicated Author Feb 21, 2016

ISU president voices frustration with state budget impasse
ISU President Larry Dietz. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – There wasn’t much talk of higher education during the governor’s budget address this past week, but there was s...
Syndicated Author Feb 19, 2016

OSF St. Joseph weight loss program earns national recognition
(WJBC File Photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – OSF St. Joseph’s Health Management Resources program has been named one of the best diets of 2016 by the U.S. News and World Report.It’s t...
Syndicated Author Feb 19, 2016

Bill would make P.E. optional
State Senator Jason Barickman says his bill gives schools more local control. (WJBC file photo)By RFDSchools for years have been complaining about the state passing rules and regulations for them with...
Syndicated Author Feb 19, 2016