Category Archives: Local News
Central Illinois under Winter Weather Advisory
The National Weather Service expects much of Central Illinois to see snow on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy NWS) By Eric Stock LINCOLN – The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Winter W...
Feb 08, 2017
Obituaries: Newberg
Don Newberg After a brief illness, Donald J. Newberg, 84, of Bloomington died at his home surrounded and cared for by his family. He was born June 19, 1932 in Galesburg to Ralph H. and Relda B. Newber...
Feb 07, 2017
Long-time WJBC voice Newberg passes
Don Newberg interviewed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during a visit to Illinois Wesleyan University in 1961. (WJBC file photo)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – A long-time WJBC voice is quiet.Don Newb...
Feb 07, 2017
ISU professor sees renewed interest in Sinclair Lewis book in era of Trump
An ISU English professor says sales for ‘It Can’t Happen Here’ have skyrocketed the past few weeks. (WJBC file photo) By Patrick Baron NORMAL – A book published over 80 years a...
Feb 06, 2017
State Sen. Brady: State worker pay halt would be ‘dramatic’
State Sen. Bill Brady said it would be a dramatic situation if state worker’s pay was halted. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – A possible court ruling this month that ...
Feb 06, 2017
“Mathletes” use their knowledge in weekend competition
Junior high students demonstrated their proficiency in algebra, geometry and other math skills during Saturday’s MATHCOUNTS competition at Chiddix Junior High School. (WJBC photo/Greg Halbleib) ...
Feb 04, 2017
LaHood: Caterpillar decision tough to swallow
Caterpillar announced this past Tuesday it would be moving its headquarters. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski PEORIA – U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Peoria) called Caterpillar announcing in...
Feb 04, 2017
NCHS students ask LaHood to condemn immigration order
The students gathered outside U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood’s Bloomington office Thursday. (Photo courtesy Emma Spade)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – A group of local high school students wants U...
Feb 03, 2017
Residents gather to learn to push ‘progressive values’
The group was learning techniques from the national Indivisible movement. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Local Laborers Union 362 hall in Bloomington Thursday night ...
Feb 03, 2017
Eureka College launches Uniquely Eureka Advantage
The new program official begins in the next academic year. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski EUREKA – Eureka College on Thursday announced a new program called “The Uniquely Eureka Adva...
Feb 02, 2017
