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Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Illinois
For more than 20 years, cool individuals have taken the Polar Plunge across the state of Illinois and 2023 is going to be no different.Locally, the 2023 Polar Plunge will be held in Bloomington at Mil...
Syndicated Author Jan 11, 2023

Unlike Unit 5, District 87 is not looking to make cuts
Dr. Barry Reilly spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Unlike Unit 5, District 87 is not looking to downsize its bottom line next school ye...
Syndicated Author Mar 24, 2022

Craft Beer & Jazz Street Fair 2021
Take advantage of the Summer weather and enjoy a night of brews and music in Uptown Normal.On Saturday, August 14th the Craft Beer & Jazz Festival returns from 4:00 – 10:00 pm on North Stree...
Syndicated Author Jul 29, 2021

4th Annual Sample for a Cure for St. Jude
The 4th Annual Sample for a Cure to benefit St. Jude Rides on Sunday, August 15th. Help us raise money for St. Jude Rides with a unique event held inside the Barrel Room at the Destihl Brewery featuri...
Syndicated Author Jul 28, 2021

Annual Brats & Bags with Bloomington-Normal Sunrise Rotary
The annual Bloomington-Normal Sunrise Rotary Brats & Bags Tournament is coming up Friday, August 6th. The event will take place on the square in Downtown Bloomington.The brat lunch will be held fr...
Syndicated Author Jul 21, 2021

Labor Day – Expanding voting rights for all
By Mike MatejkaBecause of COVID, there is no Labor Day Parade this year. It's always a great event for our everyday workers to march proudly down the street and enjoys the festive crowd.If there had b...
Syndicated Author Aug 31, 2020

Back 2 School Alliance still distributing supplies despite COVID-19
There are approximately 5,500 K-8 eligible students and 1,700 eligible students in grades 9-12 that can receive school supplies. (Photo courtesy: Back2School Alliance/Facebook)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON...
Syndicated Author Jul 21, 2020

Radio Bloomington “SandScape 2020” to Cancun with Direct Travel
RADIO BLOOMINGTON, DIRECT TRAVEL "SAND-SCAPE 2020" TO BREATHLESS RIVIERA CANCUN If you're ready for a getaway Radio Bloomington and Direct Travel has the perfect place, Breathless Riviera Cancun Resor...
Syndicated Author Jul 10, 2020

Join In the 2020 Hog Wild 5K with WJBC
The McLean County Fair had to be cancelled for 2020. However, the Hog Wild 5K race will still take place! The race will take place Sunday, August 2nd. With the safety of participants in mind and guide...
Syndicated Author Jul 01, 2020

COVID-19 travel restrictions hurting local hotels
Bloomington DoubleTree Hotel and Conference Center. (Photo courtesy: DoubleTree/Facebook) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – With Gov. Pritzker extending the “stay-at-home” guideline...
Syndicated Author Mar 31, 2020