Category Archives: Local News
Overnight stabbing leaves one hospitalized in Bloomington
Anyone with information is asked to contact BPD. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police confirm one man is in the hospital with a stab wound.Police s...
Feb 18, 2020
Heartland accepting nominations for distinguished alumni award
Nominations must be submitted by March 27. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – A local community college is seeking nominations for its distinguished alumni award.The award recognizes n...
Feb 18, 2020
New student housing coming to Normal, some concerned about parking
The property owner wants to demolish three buildings at 105, 107, and 111 W. Locust and replace them with one, large apartment building. (Photo Town of Normal) By HOI ABCNORMAL – The reason...
Feb 18, 2020
US Census raises pay rate for Illinois workers, offering $20 to $30 hourly
Illinois residents are being offered nearly $30 an hour to take one of the thousands of temporary U.S. Census jobs. (Twitter/U.S. Census Bureau) By Illinois Radio Network/Cole LauterbachSPRINGFIE...
Feb 17, 2020
Unit 5 considers delaying decision on bus service change
First Student was criticized at the start of this school year for late buses, not having enough drivers, and communication breakdowns. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMING...
Feb 14, 2020
Brady, Blumenshine clash over gas tax in GOP primary debate
GOP primary challenger David Paul Blumenshine (left) and incumbent State Rep. Dan Brady (right) spoke during a candidate forum Thursday. (Photo courtesy HOI-ABC) By HOI ABCNORMAL – While th...
Feb 14, 2020
ISU recognized as a military-friendly university
The 2020-2021 Military Friendly Schools list recognizes Illinois State for supporting student veterans' education. (Photo by Mike Mozart/flickr) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Illinois State Univers...
Feb 14, 2020
Bloomington Housing Authority receives over $1 million in federal funding
Holton Homes is a family development located on West Monroe Street, West Market Street, and Holton Drive in Bloomington. (Photo Bloomington Housing Authority) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON -The Bloomi...
Feb 13, 2020
St. Jude Radiothon in full swing; Families share stories of hope
St. Jude Radiothon volunteers taking phone call donations Thursday afternoon. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The annual St. Jude Radiothon with WJBC and Radio Bloomington is u...
Feb 13, 2020
CIRA announces new non-stop flight to Emerald Coast
Strebing said the airline is offering an intro rate as low as $49. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois – ABCBLOOMINGTON – Central Illinois Regional Aiport announced that Allegi...
Feb 11, 2020
