Category Archives: Local News
Tourism officials petition lawmakers to preserve funding during impasse
The Sugar Creek Arts Festival in Uptown Normal is one of many tourism events in the Twin Cities each summer. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington-Normal CVB)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Local tour...
Aug 23, 2015
Habitat for Humanity celebrating 30th anniversary
The group has plans to continue helping the community as they celebrate 30 years. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Habitat for Humanity of McLean County is celebrating their 30th anniv...
Aug 22, 2015
Bloomington-Normal residents protest Planned Parenthood
The group wants to see Planned Parenthood’s funding taken away. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – A group of more than 100 protesters gathered outside Planned Parenth...
Aug 22, 2015
Heartland to launch physical therapy program
A new physical therapy program in Heartland Community College. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Heartland Community College) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Heartland Community College has a new course offering ...
Aug 22, 2015
Illinois Farm Bureau supporting independent map amendment
The new amendment would leave map drawing to an 11-member commission. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – Two state groups are hoping to put an end to allegedly gerrymandered legis...
Aug 22, 2015
Bloomington officials champion deep cuts despite 2015 deficit
The Bloomington City Council received a report about the city’s FY 2015 budget at Monday’s Committee of the Whole meeting. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The City of B...
Aug 22, 2015
McLean County Clerk expects low special election turnout
Michael is expecting another disappointing voter turnout percentage. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – The race between Darin LaHood and Rob Mellon will come to a close during the Sept....
Aug 21, 2015
Normal ranked 10th best Midwest community for millennial job seekers
Normal was the top ranked city in Illinois. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Town of Normal has been named the 10th best place in the Midwest for millennial job seekers by nerdwal...
Aug 21, 2015
Former owner of Wildwood Industries dies in prison
By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Gary Wilder, a Bloomington man who was convicted five years ago in a $220 million Ponzi scheme, has died while serving time in federal prison.The 73-year-old was ...
Aug 21, 2015
ISU expert: Flamingo wing clipping helps zoo education
Bloomington Parks Director Jay Tetzloff says flamingos are frightened easily and it’s not safe for them to fly. (Photo by angela n./flickr)By Eric StockNORMAL – A zoology expert at Illinoi...
Aug 21, 2015
