Category Archives: Local News
Normal to discuss use of sales tax revenue
Normal expects to receive about $6.1 million in new revenue from the sales tax increase. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Town of Normal and City of Bloomington have both app...
Oct 05, 2015
Roads can be dangerous during harvest season
McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage says be careful of farm vehicles on the roadways the next few months. (Photo by Carrie Muehling/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – It’s harvest time and fa...
Oct 04, 2015
Discussion to focus on end-of-life conversation
Beginning the Conversation will be held at ISU’s Alumni Center. (ISU Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – An upcoming workshop and discussion will tackle the difficulty of talking about healt...
Oct 04, 2015
OSF St. Joseph holds pandemic drill
The pandemic drill was held on Sep. 28 and 29. (WJBC File Photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – OSF St. Joseph Medical Center tested its ability to handle a pandemic with a two-day pandemic dril...
Oct 03, 2015
Illinois Wesleyan graduate earns MacArthur Fellowship
Juan Salgado, a Chicago native who graduated with a degree in economics from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1991, is one of 24 MacArthur Fellows this year. (Photo courtesy of the John D. and Catherin...
Oct 03, 2015
Local group to study free legal options in McLean County
McLean County offers a legal self-help center at the Law and Justice Center in Bloomington. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – People who need legal help for getting a divorce or...
Oct 03, 2015
Sporting events, performances and open houses highlight ISU Family Weekend
ISU football will host Northern Iowa during Family Weekend 2015. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – Parents, siblings and grandparents of ISU students are flocking to the Bloomington-N...
Oct 02, 2015
ISU working to prevent, prepare for campus emergencies
ISU officials focus on prevention and preparedness when it comes to emergencies on campus. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – Recent college campus shootings also have Illinois State U...
Oct 02, 2015
Heartland Community College prepared for emergencies
Heartland has a notification system to alert students and staff during emergencies. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Heartland Community College has plans in place to handle emergen...
Oct 02, 2015
Hometown Military News: Oct. 2, 2015
Pictured is Lt. Col. Mark Whitlock of Springfield, Illinois, Commander of the 3rd Battalion, 129th Regiment (RTI) which inactivated on Sept. 19, with his spouse Katherine, sons Jack and Ben and...
Oct 02, 2015
