Category Archives: Local News

Fighting AIDS: ‘Getting to Zero’ goal of House Majority Leader
House Majority Leader Greg Harris (D-Chicago) announced a ‘Getting to Zero’ strategist to fight HIV/AIDS. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Dave DahlSPRINIGFIELD – Helping announce a "...
Syndicated Author May 15, 2019

The Unforgiven: Two local journalists look into deaths of three children 16 years ago
Pantagraph courts reporter Edith Brady-Lunny and Ex-WJBC News Director Steve Vogel teamed together to capture 16-years worth of court cases from the deaths of three young children at Clinton Lak...
Syndicated Author May 14, 2019

Sandage: Legal pot proposal is a public safety threat
McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage said he along with other law enforcement officials are opposing the proposed legislation for legalizing recreational marijuana. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBL...
Syndicated Author May 14, 2019

Clinton Superintendent: ‘All clear’ after bomb threat at Jr. High
Clinton School Superintendent Curt Nettles said the all clear was given after a bomb threat was made to Clinton Jr. High. (Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau photo) By Blake Haas...
Syndicated Author May 14, 2019

Bloomington City Council approves ownership of chicken coops in city limits
On Monday, the Bloomington City Council approved new zoning laws to allow residents to apply for a permit for ownership of a chicken coop inside city limits. (WJBC)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Res...
Syndicated Author May 14, 2019

UPDATED: Carrillo makes “gender neutral” request
Jenn Carrillo (right) said she is asking fellow council members to do away with the term “alderman” for a more gender neutral title. (A.J. Harris/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON ...
Syndicated Author May 10, 2019

ISU board approves tuition freeze for next school year
Illinois State University’s governing board approved to freeze tuition next school year. (WJBC File Photo) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – The Illinois State University Board of Trustees agreed...
Syndicated Author May 10, 2019

A Message from Scott Laughlin
Scott will be taking a leave of absence as he fights kidney cancer (PHOTO: Scott Miller, WJBC) To the WJBC listeners who have noticed my absence over the past couple of weeks – thank you! I...
Syndicated Author May 10, 2019

UPDATED: Artists fear Uptown mural demolition could happen soon
The latest in the legal battle to save this mural in Uptown Normal is a motion filed this week for a temporary restraining order to prevent demolition. (WJBC file photo) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL...
Syndicated Author May 10, 2019

Council to vote on $55K lawsuit settlement against BPD
The Bloomington City Council will vote Monday night on a deal to settle out-of-court a lawsuit against the city and four Bloomington Police officers. (WJBC file photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMING...
Syndicated Author May 09, 2019