Category Archives: Local News
Illinois Wesleyan president Richard Wilson to retire next year
Illinois Wesleyan University President Richard Wilson will retire in July 2015. (Photo courtesy IWU Office of Communications)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan University President Ric...
Dec 15, 2014
Normal to discuss capital projects, Bloomington considering sewer contract
Normal is preparing to vote on its 2015-2020 Community Investment Plan. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Town Council on Monday will consider approving the fiscal year 2015...
Dec 15, 2014
Illinois State named top school in Military Advanced Education Guide
ISU is featured as a top school in the Military Advanced Education Guide (Illinois State University).By Terry JamesNORMAL – Illinois State University has been named a top school in the 2015 Mili...
Dec 15, 2014
Bloomington announces leaf collection change
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Beginning Dec. 12 and continuing through March 31, 2015, residents are allowed to put their leaves into bags or other containers (33 gallons or less) that are left ope...
Dec 15, 2014
Wreck kills Pontiac teen
By Terry JamesPONTIAC-The investigation into a Friday wreck in Fairbury continues. The one car accident claimed the life of a Pontiac teen. It happened near county roads 2150 East and 1125...
Dec 14, 2014
New Military Readiness Center opens at Heartland
New Military Readiness Center moves 404th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade from Chicago. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesNormal – There is a new Military Readiness Center located at Heartland Communi...
Dec 14, 2014
United Way helps YWCA provide services
The YWCA of McLean County receives help in providing services from your donations to United Way. (YWCA Facebook)By Dan PetrowBloomington – United Way of McLean County is helping raise funds that...
Dec 14, 2014
YWCA McLean County opens new library for children
YWCA's Young Wonders Early Learning Center in Bloomington converted classroom space and previous food pantry space into a library. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – An early learn...
Dec 13, 2014
Obituaries: Williamson
Mary WilliamsonMary J. Williamson, 54, of rural Bloomington, died peacefully at 7:36 p.m. Dec. 6 at her home.Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington. ...
Dec 12, 2014
Illinois State prepares for winter commencement ceremonies
By Joe RagusaNORMAL – Illinois State University is preparing for its winter commencement ceremonies.ISU Spokesman Eric Jome said the university will issue 1,149 baccalaureate degrees, 139 master...
Dec 12, 2014
