Category Archives: Local News
Normal West AP classes no longer being cut
Normal West High School will continue to offer its planned AP foreign language classes. (WJBC File Photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Unit 5 has found a strategy to allow its two high schools to...
Feb 28, 2015
Ward four candidates differ on hotel
The two candidates vying for Bloomington's fourth ward have different feelings on using public money for a downtown hotel. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – One of the main con...
Feb 28, 2015
UPDATED: Coroner confirms one dead after Bloomington house fire
Fire caused substantial damage to a house at 710 1/2 W. Monroe St. in Bloomington. (Photo by Terry James/WJBC) By Terry James and Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Coroner has confirmed...
Feb 27, 2015
University of Illinois asks judge to toss suit by would-be professor
By Metro News Service CHAMPAIGN – The University of Illinois is asking a federal judge to throw out the lawsuit of a professor who says he was unfairly stripped of a job offer because of some co...
Feb 27, 2015
Lawmakers propose bill to keep Exelon plants open in Illinois
Clinton Power Station is one of three nuclear plants Exelon is threatening to close. (Photo courtesy Exelon) By John Greory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – Exelon nuclear power plants want to b...
Feb 27, 2015
Association for Women in Communications honors local professionals
Marlene Dietz, wife of Illinois State University president Larry Dietz, was the keynote speaker during the Bloomington-Normal chapter of the Association for Women in Communications 2015 Crystal Awards...
Feb 27, 2015
McLean Co. State’s Attorney concerned about budget cuts
McLean County State's Attorney Jason Chambers is keeping a close eye on Illinois' budget situation. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Gov. Bruce Rauner's proposed...
Feb 26, 2015
Obituaries: Squires
William Squires William D. “Bill” Squires, 72, of Bloomington, passed away at 9:55 a.m., Feb. 24 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington. His funeral will be at 12:00 p.m., Monday ...
Feb 26, 2015
Towanda, Carlock elementary parents against sharing principals
Parents packed the Unit 5 school board meeting on Wednesday night. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – A plan for Towanda and Carlock elementary schools to share a principal next ...
Feb 26, 2015
District 87 looks to combat bullying with new policy
A new policy hopes to put an end to bullying among students. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – Social media has created a new breed of bullying, and District 87 is looking to prevent ...
Feb 26, 2015
