Category Archives: Local News
Mumps outbreak declared at Illinois State University
At least three cases of the mumps virus have been confirmed on the ISU campus. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – A recent outbreak of the mumps virus on the campus of Illinois State Uni...
Feb 05, 2016
Rep. Davis: Gas tax proposal ‘dead on arrival’
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis toured Identity Optical Lab in Normal on Friday.(WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) said President Barack Obama should leave low ...
Feb 05, 2016
Hometown Military News: Feb. 5, 2016
Deploying soldiers of the 233rd Military Police Company based in Springfield, Illinois, stand as family members, colleagues and distinguished visitors applaud them during a deployment ceremony held at...
Feb 05, 2016
Prison commission’s work continues after recommendations
Retired Chief Judge for the 11th Judicial Circuit Elizabeth Robb serves on the 25-member Illinois Criminal Justice Commission. (Laura Ewan/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Some recommendations fr...
Feb 05, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Thu. Feb. 4, 2016
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Thu. Feb. 4, 2016City of Bloomington has yet to ...
Feb 05, 2016
State Farm offers safety tips for Super Bowl weekend
(WJBC File Photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – State Farm is offering tips for a safe Super Bowl weekend.Spokesman Missy Dundov explained if you’re playing host for a Super Bowl party, i...
Feb 04, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Wed. Feb. 3, 2016
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Wed. Feb. 3, 2016City of BloomingtonCall Time Lo...
Feb 04, 2016
ISU not planning faculty layoffs
(WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Illinois State University doesn’t have plans to layoff any faculty this academic year, unlike some of the school’s counterparts around the...
Feb 03, 2016
Early voting to start Thursday in Illinois
McLean County Government Center. (Photo by Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The state of Illinois has finalized the ballot for the March Primary, so early voting will start Thursday in...
Feb 03, 2016
Guns & Hoses fundraiser aiming higher in 2016
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington firefighters and policemen are once again facing off in a hockey match to raise money for Special Olympics.Guns & Hoses brou...
Feb 02, 2016
