Category Archives: Local News
Unit 5 superintendent urges teachers, staff to contact lawmakers
Unit 5 superintendent Mark Daniel said the district is $10.8 million behind in receiving state aid. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Teachers and staff in Unit 5 are getting a homework a...
Apr 13, 2017
New book another way Collins family pays it forward
Jim Collins will be signing copies of his book “Uncommon Hope” at Barnes & Noble in Bloomington Apr. 22. (Photo by Patti Penn/WJBC) By Eric Stock NORMAL – The father of a man who...
Apr 13, 2017
Barickman pushes evidence-based school funding formula
State Sen. Jason Barickman is offering his concept for school funding reform.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Jason Barickman, R-Bloomington, said...
Apr 13, 2017
Unit 5 adds to bus fleet
The Unit 5 School Board has approved up to $3.5 million to buy buses and transit vans. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – Memories of a transportation debacle in August w...
Apr 13, 2017
Man charged with DUI in Bloomington crash faces charges in six states
Joshua Brewster faces a host of charges in connection with a crash on Airport Road on Monday. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMNGTON – The man accused of c...
Apr 13, 2017
Former big league pitcher tries to eliminate stigma of mental illness
The Will to Live Foundation attempts to remove the stigma and raise awareness of mental illness, especially in youths. (Photo Facebook/Will To Live Foundation) By Greg Halbleib NORMAL – A...
Apr 12, 2017
ISU president previews Evening of Stars auction
Courtesy: American Red Crossby Marc StraussTwo tickets remain for the American Red Cross Evening of Stars and a chance to meet Cubs World Series hero David Ross. But to get them you'll have to listen ...
Apr 12, 2017
Carlock library to showcase remodel
The Carlock library began raising funds for the remodeling in December 2015. (Photo Facebook/Carlock Public Library) By Greg Halbleib CARLOCK – The Carlock Public Library is showing off its remo...
Apr 11, 2017
Bloomington Police make arrest following Airport Road crash
Bloomington Police are seeking multiple charges against Joshua Brewster in connection with a crash on Airport Road on Monday. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON &...
Apr 11, 2017
Illinois Treasurer to visit IWU to detail ABLE program
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs will present a program on Illinois ABLE at IWU tonight. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Illinois State Treasurer Mike Frerichs will visit ...
Apr 11, 2017
