Category Archives: Local News
Evans Jr. High teacher wins $10,000 Beyond the Books grant
Michael Jennings (second row, center) will be working to place a rock climbing wall in Evans Jr. High. (Adam Studzinski) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – An Evans Jr. High School teacher found o...
May 14, 2015
Eight Eureka College professors resign
A college newspaper article blamed the administration for the resignations. (WJBC File Photo)By Terry JamesEUREKA – Eight faculty members at Eureka College are resigning and students are taking ...
May 14, 2015
Former Allin Township fire chief charged with theft
Joshua Deterding is charged with official misconduct, felony theft and money laundering. (Photo courtesy of the McLean County Jail)By Joe RagusaSTANFORD – The former fire chief of Allin Township...
May 14, 2015
Miller Park Zoo welcomes new Harbor Seals
The new seals were put on display Tuesday. (Photo Courtesy of Miller Park Zoo)By Andy DahnNORMAL – Two Harbor Seals are now calling Miller Park Zoo their home.Kilian and Oscar went on exhibit Tu...
May 14, 2015
Bloomington Police warn of home repair scam
Bloomington Police are issuing a reminder about home repair fraud after two men reportedly made off with jewelry when they scammed an elderly victim this week. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTO...
May 14, 2015
UPDATED: Bloomington scales back brush, bulk waste collection
Bloomington will be picking up brush and bulk waste every other week starting June 1. (Photo courtesy www.cityblm.org) BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington has come up with a cost-saving solution to what i...
May 14, 2015
Clinton man killed in DeWitt County crash
By Eric Stock CLINTON – A Clinton man died after a single-vehicle crash in rural DeWitt County on Wednesday. DeWitt County Coroner Randy Rice said Steven Dawson, 62, was killed when his car hit ...
May 14, 2015
Bloomington-Normal Nepalese community holds candlelight vigil for earthquake victims
Members of the Nepalese community in Bloomington-Normal arrange candles to honor victims of recent earthquakes in the country. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL – A 7.8 magnitude earthquake...
May 13, 2015
District 87 receives update on 2015 budget
The district is expecting their 2015 budget deficit to decrease. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – District 87 received an update on its 2015 budget Wednesday night and expects their ...
May 13, 2015
Uber ordinance proposal coming soon to Bloomington
Uber is currently illegal in Bloomington. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington city officials are crafting an ordinance regulating the use of ride-sharing service Uber. Assi...
May 13, 2015
