Category Archives: Local News
Touching workshop to be held in Unit 5 Schools
Unit 5 is holding a safe touch workshop to teach kids about boundaries. (WJBC file photo) By Crystal Donaldson NORMAL – If giving a hug or handshake rubs you the wrong way, some experts say it&#...
Jan 14, 2018
District 429 continues to add STEAM projects
District 429 is in the process of adding additional classes and projects for their own STEAM initiative. (Photo courtesy Pontiac District 429) By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News PONTIAC – Grade school Di...
Jan 14, 2018
Inclusive rec program in Pontiac gaining in popularity
The AIR Program became part of Pontiac Parks and Recreation last year. (Logo courtesy Pontiac Parks and Recreation) By Cynthia Grau PONTIAC – An organizer of a new inclusive recreation program i...
Jan 13, 2018
BBB warns of tech scams
The Better Business Bureau warns that anyone can be a target of fraudulent computer support. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – A new report from the Better Business Bureau wa...
Jan 13, 2018
Livingston County offering cervical cancer screenings
The Livingston County Health Department screenings continue through January. (Photo courtesy Cynthia Grau/WJEZ) By Cynthia Grau PONTIAC – January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and the Livin...
Jan 13, 2018
Beard offers collaborative approach to McLean Co. GOP chair role
Connie Beard has worked with several candidates and the local GOP executive committee. (Photo courtesy Connie Beard)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington realtor wants to take over the soo...
Jan 12, 2018
Towanda-born filmmaker to hold Sunday casting call for new movie
Once a pastor in Towanda, Kevin Mounce has spent over six years in L.A. to pursue his passion as a filmmaker. (Photo courtesy Kevin Mounce)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – A Towanda pastor-turned-f...
Jan 12, 2018
Bloomington man arrested on crack cocaine charges
Bradford McNabb was taken to the McLean County Jail. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police have arrested a man on drug charges after a search of a S...
Jan 12, 2018
Bloomington mayor optimistic about future of downtown State Farm building
State Farm’s downtown Bloomington once served as the insurance company’s corporate headquarters as once employed 900 workers. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – ...
Jan 12, 2018
Bloomington-Normal EDC: Rivian surpassing benchmarks in 1st year
Rivian Automotive CEO R.J. Scaringe (middle) talks with Gov. Bruce Rauner during Rivian’s grand opening on March 2017. (WJBC file photo)(Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Patrick Baron NORMAL – Riv...
Jan 12, 2018
