Category Archives: Local News

McLean County Board approves wind farm plan
Following a debate that lasted over an hour, the McLean County Board narrowly approved a proposal for a new wind farm in the county. (WJBC File Photo)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – After a length...
Syndicated Author Feb 20, 2018

Heartland reveals first of four presidential finalists
Melinda Tejada has been an administrator at Waubonsee Community College for 30 years. (Photo courtesy Heartland Community College)By Eric StockNORMAL – Heartland Community College is introducing...
Syndicated Author Feb 20, 2018

Allin Street in Bloomington to close
(Photo courtesy Pixabay)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Effective immediately, North Allin Street between Walnut and Chestnut streets will be closed to all traffic due to sewer repair work.North Alli...
Syndicated Author Feb 20, 2018

Normal council to consider feasibility study for multi-sports complex
A consultant from Florida would submit a report in about three months if approved by the Normal Town Council. (WJBC file photo)By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – Discussions about a possible athletic c...
Syndicated Author Feb 19, 2018 Normal Town Council Chambers. (Photo courtesy: File)

Fake IRS calls target Illinois residents
The Internal Revenue Service says it contacts taxpayers through mail, never through a call threatening arrest. (WJBC file photo)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – A new round of ...
Syndicated Author Feb 18, 2018

Livingston County family planning services include women and men
Livingston County Health Department educators stress that family planning is not limited to women. (WJBC file photo)By Cynthia GrauPONTIAC – The Livingston County Public Health Department offers...
Syndicated Author Feb 18, 2018

New grant helps provide gifts for adopted kids
(Photo courtesy Facebook/Child Protection Network)By Crystal DonaldsonBLOOMINGTON – Making kids feel loved and celebrated is the goal of a program receiving a one thousand dollar grant from Yout...
Syndicated Author Feb 18, 2018

Unit 5 bus crash caused by negligent driver
A Unit 5 school bus overturned after colliding with a car Wednesday afternoon on Rt. 150 and Abraham Rd., near Evans Jr. High. (Photo courtesy Breanna Lea/WMBD-TV)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – F...
Syndicated Author Feb 18, 2018

ISU Board of Trustees approves renovations, contract renewals
The ISU Board of Trustees agreed to spend several million dollars on renovations, upgrades, and contract renewals for the public university. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC)By Patrick BaronNORMAL –...
Syndicated Author Feb 16, 2018

Early voting to begin Tuesday after court settles AG ballot
Early voting was put on hold until a court ruled on Scott Drury’s entry on the Democratic ballot for attorney general. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – Local electio...
Syndicated Author Feb 16, 2018