Category Archives: Local News
Illinois State University Mennonite College of Nursing receives $2.8 million grant
Mennonite College of Nursing has received a grant to support efforts to prepare advanced practice nurses to serve rural and under served settings. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State University)By Blake H...
Sep 04, 2019
Lyons: Illinois has put student-athletes in bad spot
Illinois State University Athletic Director Larry Lyons spoke Wednesday with WJBC’s Scott Miller.(Photo courtesy goredbirds.com) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Illinois State University Athlet...
Sep 04, 2019
Illinois State University and Heartland Community College hits record enrollment numbers
Illinois State University welcomed the largest freshman class in over three decades. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasNORMAL – Illinois State University freshman enrollment is the largest...
Sep 04, 2019
New law helps active-duty and former military personnel who live within commuting distance pay in-state tuition rates
A new law will help active-duty and military personnel who live within commuting distance pay for in-state tuition to attend Illinois universities and community colleges. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By...
Sep 04, 2019
U of I student group calls noose incident racist, unwelcome
U of I residence staff reported a noose hanging inside an elevator at Allen Hall early Sunday. (Photo courtesy University of Illinois Housing) By Neil DoyleURBANA – A University of Illinois...
Sep 04, 2019
Young bike rider hospitalized after west side crash
A Bloomington Police accident reconstruction specialist was on the scene of Monday night’s car-bicycle crash that badly injured a child. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz...
Sep 02, 2019
Group seeks end to west side food desert
(From West Market Street Council’s Facebook page) By Howard Packowitz and Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Community activists hope momentum is on their side to open a grocery store in west Bl...
Sep 02, 2019
Normal Council to consider tax rebates for Uptown brewpub
The Normal Town Council will decide Tuesday whether to rebate sales and food and beverage tax dollars to business owners planning to open an Uptown brewpub, and the council will hear a presentation ab...
Sep 01, 2019
Illinois Lottery scratches off record year; players kick in record amount for education
Illinois Lottery players kicked in a record $731 million for the Common School Fund in the past year. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Lottery is boasting its bi...
Aug 31, 2019
McLean County Law and Justice Center honoring International Overdose Awareness Day with silver ribbon memorial
Outside the McLean County Law and Justice Center, there are 30 silver ribbons in representing those that have lost their lives due to overdose. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON R...
Aug 31, 2019 (Photo courtesy: Law and Justice Center)
