Category Archives: Local News
Airport board member resigns to avoid conflict with Normal town government job
Beth Whisman resigned as member of the Bloomington-Normal Airport Board to avoid a potential conflict with her new full time government job for the Town of Normal. (Photo courtesy McLean County Museum...
Apr 18, 2018
ISU’s Gamma Phi Circus celebrates 89th anniversary
The Gamma Phi Circus holds one show on Friday and two shows on Saturday at Redbird Arena. (Photo B Corbin/WJBC)By Illinois Radio NetworkNORMAL – For the 89th year, the Gamma Phi Circus is ...
Apr 18, 2018
Rathbun promoted to Bloomington interim finance director
Scott Rathbun begins his new duties on May 1. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington has promoted its senior budget manager to interim finance director. Scott Rathbun has b...
Apr 17, 2018
Report: Bergner’s likely closing after only liquidators bid on parent company
Eastland Mall anchor Bergner’s appears to be headed for closure after only liquidators bid on parent company Bon-Ton on Monday. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – Another anc...
Apr 17, 2018
Obituaries: Ellis
Dorothy Ellis Dorothy M. Ellis, 94, of Rossville, passed away at 5:16 p.m., Friday, April 13, 2018 at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center. Her Celebration of Life will be at 12 p.m., Saturday, April 21, 2...
Apr 17, 2018
County Board approves recommendations to maintain nursing home
The McLean County Board voted to follow recommendations from the Blue Ribbon Panel concerning future upkeep of the McLean County Nursing Home. (WJBC File Photo) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – Th...
Apr 17, 2018
Unit 5 chief: Entry-level teachers among lowest paid in Central Illinois
Unit 5 Superintendent Mark Daniel said teacher pay remains an obstacle to attracting and retaining teachers. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Unit 5 Superintendent Mark Daniel said Tuesd...
Apr 17, 2018
Durbin warns of prolonged intervention in Syria following missile strikes
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said the United States should not get pulled into a prolonged military involvement like it did with Afghanistan. (Photo courtesy CNN) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. D...
Apr 17, 2018
Farmer City teen faces weapons charges after shooting
Police say a 17-year-old Farmer City teen who was shot last week suffered injuries which aren’t considered life threatening. (Photo courtesy DavidsonScott/flickr)By Eric StockCLINTON – DeW...
Apr 17, 2018
Secretary White pushes new drunk driving bill
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is praising the movement of a bill his office says strengthens the state's drunk driving laws. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By Crystal Donaldson NORMAL – Illi...
Apr 16, 2018
