Category Archives: Local News
Sen. Brady slams soda tax proposal
State Sen. Bill Brady had been supporting Jeb Bush in the GOP race for president. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Bill Brady said a plan to raise the cost of soda one-cent...
Mar 07, 2016
Eureka College to hold public memorial for Nancy Reagan
Eureka College President J. David Arnold awarded Nancy Reagan an honorary doctor of humane letters degree in a private ceremony at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, Cal...
Mar 07, 2016
Normal to vote on $120M budget
Normal’s proposed budget includes a spending plan for the next five years. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Normal’s Town Council will vote Monday night on approving ...
Mar 07, 2016
Junior Zookeeper program meetings to be held this week
The Miller Park Zoo is holding Junior Zookeeper informational meetings March 7, 8 and 10. (Photo courtesy Miller Park Zoological Society)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – If your child wants to be a Ju...
Mar 06, 2016
Unit 5 board member welcomes feedback on school start times
Unit 5 plans to vote on school start time changes within the next two weeks. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Unit 5 had a long list of parents address concerns over possible change...
Mar 06, 2016
Survey: Interest rate hike cuasing uncertainty, confusion
Nearly four in 10 Americans believe the U.S. will fall into a recession this year, according to a Country Financial security survey. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – What you...
Mar 06, 2016
Grain bin accidents on the rise in Illinois
Recent statistics show a majority of grain bin accidents happen on family farms. (Photo Courtesy of Flickr/DewayneNeely) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – The state of Illinois ranks second nationally ...
Mar 06, 2016
Easter Seals to hold fundraiser at a gun range
“Shooting for Progress” will be Thursday from 6 until 9 p.m. at the C.I. Shooting sports complex in Normal. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL- Easter Seals is hosting a benefit at the...
Mar 05, 2016
Illinois House taking long break from Springfield
Bill Brady thinks the long break is irresponsible. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesSPRINGFIELD – It’s been more than nine months since Illinois has had a budget.You may think that means bot...
Mar 04, 2016
McLean County Board candidate boasts analytic background
(WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Board District 2 candidate Mike Sumner, of Downs, said he’s the only one of the four write-in candidates for the position who...
Mar 04, 2016
