Category Archives: Local News

Illinois State prepares for winter commencement ceremonies
By Joe RagusaNORMAL – Illinois State University is preparing for its winter commencement ceremonies.ISU Spokesman Eric Jome said the university will issue 1,149 baccalaureate degrees, 139 master...
Syndicated Author Dec 12, 2014

Central Illinois Regional Airport extends lease with Central Catholic
Central Catholic has extended its lease of 10 acres of land owned by Central Illinois Regional Airport. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Central Catholic High School) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Central...
Syndicated Author Dec 12, 2014
Lafayette Street in Bloomington to close
By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Lafayette Street between Bunn Street and Ash Street will be closed immediately until sewer repairs are complete. For more information, contact Assistant Superintenden...
Syndicated Author Dec 12, 2014

Demand for WJBC Brotherhood Tree gifts increases, donations lag
The WJBC Brotherhood Tree's deadline to accept gifts is Wednesday. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Demand is up while gifts so far are down for this year's WJBC Brotherho...
Syndicated Author Dec 12, 2014

Country Financial COO announces retirement
Country Financial's chief operating office will be retiring in January. (Photo courtesy Country Financial)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Chief operating officer for Country Financial Barb ...
Syndicated Author Dec 11, 2014

Obituaries: Neubauer
Kurt Neubauer Kurt Charles Neubauer, 60, passed away Dec. 8 at Lincoln Towers, his home in Bloomington. Born in Evanston, Ill., in 1958 he was the son of Beverly (Hamilton Barr) and Harold Neubauer. H...
Syndicated Author Dec 11, 2014

Unit 5, District 87 approve tax abatement programs
Local school districts have approved a tax abatement program to include in an enterprise zone application. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Unit 5 and District 87 have each approved...
Syndicated Author Dec 11, 2014

Salvation Army could use your help
Bell ringers and those who can donate are still needed. (WJBC file photo) By Dan Petrow BLOOMINGTON – Bells are ringing for The Salvation Army's annual Red Kettle Fund-Raising Campaign. Dir...
Syndicated Author Dec 11, 2014

Enrollment deadline for Get Covered Illinois is Monday
An in-person counselor will be available at the McLean County Health Department on Monday to help people enroll in Get Covered Illinois. (Photo courtesy GoogleEarth) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – ...
Syndicated Author Dec 11, 2014

Organization looks for submissions in Christmas decoration contest
(Photo courtesy Flickr/My Nikon D700 World)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts department is looking for entries in a Christmas House Decoratin...
Syndicated Author Dec 10, 2014