Category Archives: Local News

Master Gardeners say their status requires commitment but is rewarding to serve as a resource to the community. (Photo courtesy Donna Dickson) By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – The University o...

Toga-wearing fitness buffs are invited to take part in an obstacle challenge at U.S. Cellular Coliseum on Saturday, November, 5. (WJBC file photo) By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – Togas are of...

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (left) spoke on the Illinois Wesleyan campus this week. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Despite the fact he’s a Democrat, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbi...

By WJBC Staff A look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses. Thu. Oct. 13, 2016 City of Bloomington has yet...

Curtis Webb was appointed executive director of the U.S. Coliseum shortly after VenuWorks took over operations in April. (Photo courtesy VenuWorks) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Executive...

By WJBC StaffNORMAL – A portion of the Constitution Trail will be closed on Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for asphalt overlay.The trail will be closed from Mulberry Street to Sycamore Street.

Ames Library at Illinois Wesleyan is shown. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A new report ranks Bloomington-Normal as the most educated community in the state and one of the ...

U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (right). (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – One central Illinois congressman thinks Illinois voters can differentiate between GOP president...

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (left) met with students at IWU Thursday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) brought some strong words Thursday when asked a...

Surveillance for West Nile virus ends this weekend. (Photo by AsbokPrabhakaran/flickr)   By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – A fourth bird has tested positive for West Nile virus in McLean Count...