Category Archives: Local News
ISU Athletic Director announces retirement
Illinois State University Athletic Director Larry Lyons. (Photo: WJBC-File) By Katherine MurphyIllinois State University Athletic Director Larry Lyons has announced his retirement.The announcemen...
Oct 02, 2020
Bloomington and Normal set trick-or-treat hours
For those choosing to celebrate in person, Bloomington-Normal trick-or-treat hours will be 5 to 8 p.m., Sat., Oct. 31. (Twitter/City of Bloomington) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Officials in ...
Oct 01, 2020
Greising addresses proposed graduated income tax
David Greising is president of the Chicago-based Better Government Association. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – One of the people who cares about making Illinois government more ...
Oct 01, 2020
Casey’s introduces new logo
This is the first time Casey’s has updated its logo since 1968. (Photo courtesy Casey’s) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Casey’s General Store is getting a new look as the comp...
Oct 01, 2020
ISU receives $4.3 million grant from U.S. Department of Education
The funding was awarded through the U.S. Department of Education's Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) Renewal program. (Facebook/Illinois State University) By Neil Doyle NORMAL &#...
Oct 01, 2020
DeWitt County resident grows Illinois largest pumpkin in 2020
Henry Bartimus’ pumpkin weighed over 1,500 pounds. (Photo courtesy: Henry Bartimus/Facebook) By Blake Haas CLINTON – A DeWitt County resident has grown Illinois’ largest pumpkin in 2...
Oct 01, 2020
BPD caught on camera: Damage to a gambling machine
Anyone who can identify this person is asked to contact Officer Downing at 309-820-8888. (Facebook/City of Bloomington – Police) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are a...
Oct 01, 2020
Education leaders address current challenges
Robin Steans is president of the education interest group Advance Illinois. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – In these strange times, schools find themselves with gaps to close....
Oct 01, 2020
21 new COVID cases in McLean County; 2 more hospitalized
There have been 23 COVID-related deaths in the county. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Two more McLean County residents are in the hospital due to COVID-19 as local health o...
Oct 01, 2020
IDPH issues COVID-19 guidance for Halloween festivities
Illinois Department of Public Health Halloween guidance can be found here. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health is issuing guidance to he...
Sep 30, 2020
