Category Archives: Local News
Advocacy group objects to El Paso-Gridley promoting prayer rally
The El Paso-Gridley school district has promised to exclude faith-based events from its promotional announcements. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By Eric Stock EL PASO – A group that advocates for sep...
Apr 15, 2018
Durbin, Duckworth: Syrian strike carried out ‘without congressional approval’
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says Congress should have approved the bombing of Syria before President Trump ordered the air strike. (Photo courtesy CNN) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – US Senator Dick D...
Apr 15, 2018
Sign indicates uncertain future for CJ’s re-opening
On Friday the sign indicated CJ’s would open again on Saturday, but the doors remain closed. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – A sign at CJ’s Restaurant an...
Apr 14, 2018
Consultant: Community has room for new sports venues
Evan Eleff, chief operating officer of Clearwater, Florida-based Sports Facilities Advisory, seen here conducting a question and answer session with community leaders at One Normal Plaza. (Photo by Ho...
Apr 14, 2018
GOP looks to tighten food stamp eligibility in Farm Bill
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis suggested employers looking to work would benefit from stricter eligibility requirements for SNAP benefits in the proposed Farm Bill. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockWASHINGTON &#...
Apr 14, 2018
Felonies filed here for using Facebook to expose ‘snitches’
Felonies have been filed in McLean County Court against four people who allegedly harassed witnesses with their posts on a Facebook page called “People Against Snitches” (File Photo)By How...
Apr 14, 2018
Area Congressmen back Syrian military strikes
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger was quick to praise President Trump for ordering air strikes against Syria.(Photo courtesy wwwcspan.org/YouTube) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Central Illinois C...
Apr 14, 2018
Illinois State grad students continue unionization efforts
Graduate students trying to form a union say their part-time stipend is often for a full-time workload.(WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib NORMAL – Graduate students at Illinois State University ...
Apr 13, 2018
State’s Attorney among applicants for judge, his top assistant leaves to become federal prosecutor
McLean County State’s Attorney Jason Chambers is applying to the Illinois Supreme Court to fill a judicial vacancy created when Judge Robert Freitag retires this summer. (WJBC file photo)...
Apr 12, 2018
Unit 5 furthers discussion of Indigenous People’s Day
Unit 5 is open to celebrating Indigenous People’s Day, so they’re turning to the students who proposed the idea for the next step.(WJBC file photo) By Patrick Baron NORMAL – Indigeno...
Apr 12, 2018
