Category Archives: Local News
Route 66 Visitors Center already a hit; Tourism revenue rises in Bloomington-Normal
The Route 66 Visitors Center has seen 885 visitors since it opened April 25. (Laura Ewan/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The Route 66 Visitors Center has only been open for 12 days, but its alre...
May 07, 2015
Harmon arts grant applications due May 14
By WJBC StaffNORMAL – The application deadline for funding through the Town of Normal's Harmon Arts grant program is May 14.Requests for 2015 grant funds for arts-related projects, programs or e...
May 07, 2015
Exelon, Clinton Power Station rally lawmakers to pass two-percent electric bill hike
Exelon is lobbying lawmakers to pass legislation to help three power stations open in Illinois, including the Clinton Power Station. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaCLINTON – Exelon is rallying su...
May 06, 2015
Bloomington Fire Department to begin fire hydrant testing
(Photo courtesy Flickr/Rob)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Fire Department will begin testing fire hydrants throughout the City of Bloomington beginning the week of May 11.The testing...
May 06, 2015
Canine flu forces Normal to postpone Pooch Parade
Canine flu cases mean no Pooch Parade in Normal. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy DahnNORMAL – A recent outbreak of canine flu in parts of Northern Illinois has forced the Town of Normal to postpo...
May 06, 2015
Bloomington creating youth jobs program with gift from medical cannabis group
(WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington recently received a gift from a medical cannabis dispensary group which will help create summer job opportunities for at-risk youth.T...
May 06, 2015
Towanda Barnes closing between Route 9 and Oakland
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Construction on Towanda Barnes Rd. between Route 9 and Oakland Avenue will be closing to through traffic on Saturday, weather permitting, from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.Towanda ...
May 05, 2015
Not in Our Town protests controversial sign
Members of Not in Our Town protested next to the controversial sign. (Photo Courtesy of Andy Dahn)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Protesters gathered around Checker Cab in Bloomington to voice their d...
May 05, 2015
IWU professor: Checker Cab sign racist
(WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – An Illinois Wesleyan University professor believed the sign outside Checker Cab in Bloomington is not a joke or a political statement.Adriana Pon...
May 05, 2015
Bloomington moving forward with downtown redevelopment plan
Four downtown properties could be demolished in hopes of future development and revitalization. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – A plan that would demolish four downtown Bloomington pr...
May 04, 2015
