Category Archives: Local News
Children facing turmoil need your help
You can purchase an item for a family in need this season. (WJBC File Photo) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – Blue kid holiday trees are popping up around central Illinois. Child Protection Network ...
Nov 27, 2016
National AIDS Quilt panels on display at ISU
Selected panels from the National AIDS Quilt will be on display next week at Illinois State University’s Bone Student Center. (Photo Arts.gov) By Greg Halbleib NORMAL – Several events are ...
Nov 27, 2016
UCA’s fourth quarter comeback eliminates ISU in first round of the playoffs
DeMarco Corbin dives for the end zone as the Redbirds fall to Central Arkansas. (Photo: GoRedbirds.com) By:WJBC Staff CONWAY, Ark. - Despite Illinois State (6-6, 4-4 MVFC) tallying 17 first-hal...
Nov 26, 2016
Majority of Illinoisans will do holiday shopping on credit
If you are buying your Christmas gifts with plastic and not paper, buyer beware. (Photo by Allie Tower/flickr)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A new Country Financial security survey shows a majority ...
Nov 26, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Wed. Nov. 23, 2016
By WJBC Staff A look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses. Wed. Nov. 23, 2016 City of Bloomington has yet...
Nov 25, 2016
WJBC Brotherhood Tree campaign aims to help 2,000 families
WJBC Brotherhood Tree volunteers will deliver gifts on Dec. 17. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – If you are starting your holiday shopping this weekend, how about buying an...
Nov 25, 2016
U of I seeks state funding while aggressively courting foreign students
In-state students of the University of Illinois may feel the university is focusing more on attracting international students while seeking to procure funds from local taxpayers. (WJBC file photo) By ...
Nov 25, 2016
UPDATED: Shots fired outside Bloomington convenience store, home
Bloomington Police say someone fired shots at a vehicle outside a convenience store on Thursday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Police) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Police are investigating...
Nov 24, 2016
Local retailers push Small Business Saturday
Local retailers are hoping you save a little time for them this weekend while doing your holiday shopping. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Small Business Saturday) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – While the...
Nov 24, 2016
Home Sweet Home providing meals on Thanksgiving
Home Sweet Home already successfuly completed its annual Give Thanks campaign. (Eric Stock/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Home Sweet Home Minitries is continuing its tradition of providing...
Nov 24, 2016
