Category Archives: Local News
ISU enters new partnership to increase international enrollment
Over the next decade, ISU will work with INTO University Partnerships to increase enrollment numbers for international students. (WJBC File Photo) By Patrick Baron NORMAL – Illinois State Univer...
Feb 03, 2018
Heartland’s food share program keeps students from going hungry
48 percent of college students are reporting low access to food, according to a national survey. (Photo courtesy Heartland Community College)By Crystal DonaldsonNORMAL – A national study shows t...
Feb 03, 2018 Heartland Community College. (Photo courtesy: File)
Pontiac police chief provides safety tips for women
Pontiac Police Chief Jim Woolford advises maintaining situational awareness and displaying confidence to deter potential threats. (Photo courtesy Pontiac Police)By Cynthia Grau/WJEZPONTIAC – We ...
Feb 03, 2018
‘Night in a Car’ shines light on plight of the homeless
Participants in the ‘Night in a Car’ event find comfort indoors at Trinity Lutheran Church before braving the cold and placing themselves in the shoes of the homeless in Bloomington-Normal...
Feb 03, 2018
Country band Alabama coming to Bloomington
(Photo courtesy of VenueWorks/Pepper Entertainment) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – They have scored 43 No. 1 singles, including a record 21 in a row, and now legendary country music band Alabama br...
Feb 02, 2018
Illinois State University dorms affected by power outage
Illinois State University has alerted the public that several of its buildings lost power early Friday morning. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Utility crews have been working since ear...
Feb 02, 2018
Domestic violence expert says Super Bowl violence surge is a myth
Kim Wells, Executive Director of Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence said domestic violence is a problem not only during the Super Bowl, but year round. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By Crystal Dona...
Feb 02, 2018
Christiansen murder trial delayed
Brendt Christensen is awaiting trial for the murder of Yingying Zhang in 2017. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV) By WMBD-TV URBANA – The man accused of killing a University of Illinois Chinese scholar wi...
Feb 02, 2018
Local Salvation Army thankful for Christmas giving after the holidays
The Salvation Army of McLean County honored Eva Starkey of Bloomington as its Volunteer of the Year. The announcement was made as the organization announced it exceeded its goal for “Make a Diff...
Feb 02, 2018
McLean County Board mulls wind farm plan after unanimous zoning panel vote
McLean County Board Vice Chairman Jim Soeldner is pictured above. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – A proposed wind farm spread over five townships in nor...
Feb 01, 2018
