Category Archives: Local News
Obituaries: Bittner, Rogers, Todd
Nancy Rogers Nancy Rogers, 77, of Fairbury, passed away at 1:35 a.m., Jan. 24, 2015 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury. Her funeral will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 27 at First Bap...
Jan 26, 2015
Bloomington to vote on purchasing ordinance tonight
Bloomington's process for buying new property might see changes if the city council approves. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington's city council will vote Mond...
Jan 26, 2015
Rep. Davis hopeful for productive 2015
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) has some high hopes for the new Congress. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) was happy Presiden...
Jan 25, 2015
Arrest made in ISU hit and run
The incident occurred on College Avenue near the ISU campus. (WJBC File Photo) By WJBC Staff NORMAL – An arrest was made late Saturday stemming from a hit and run on ISU's campus. A 21 year...
Jan 25, 2015
Local schools look for more substitute teachers
Schools all over Illinois are seeing a sharp decrease in substitute teachers. (WJBC Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – Concerns are beginning to grow over the lack of substitute teachers in McLea...
Jan 25, 2015
Lincoln Visitor Center coming to McLean County
"Cruisin' with Lincoln on 66" is expected to open this Spring. (WJBC Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – A new McLean County visitor center pays tribute to the 16th president of the...
Jan 25, 2015
Illinois State to host Midwest LGBT conference
ISU senior Robert Alberts says the university supported the idea of hosting the LGBT conference from the beginning. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock NORMAL – An Illinois State Univ...
Jan 24, 2015
Obituaries: Hartman
Joanne G. Hartman, 85, Normal died at 5:10 a.m., Tuesday (January 20, 2015) at her apartment at Evergreen Place, Normal. Joanne was born March 13, 1929 in Glasgow, IL, daughter of Gl...
Jan 24, 2015
Obituaries: Elliott
Carllene L. Elliott, 89, Cropsey, died at 4:02 pm Monday, January 19, 2015 at her residence, Cropsey.A private service was held at the Fairbury Mausoleum. The family suggests memorials be given ...
Jan 24, 2015
Downtown Bloomington launches ambassador program
Michele Pugh recently moved to downtown Bloomington and is looking to recruit ambassadors who can help visitors find their way through downtown. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON R...
Jan 24, 2015
