Category Archives: Local News
Junior Zookeeper program meetings to be held this week
The Miller Park Zoo is holding Junior Zookeeper informational meetings March 7, 8 and 10. (Photo courtesy Miller Park Zoological Society)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – If your child wants to be a Ju...
Mar 06, 2016
Unit 5 board member welcomes feedback on school start times
Unit 5 plans to vote on school start time changes within the next two weeks. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Unit 5 had a long list of parents address concerns over possible change...
Mar 06, 2016
Survey: Interest rate hike cuasing uncertainty, confusion
Nearly four in 10 Americans believe the U.S. will fall into a recession this year, according to a Country Financial security survey. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – What you...
Mar 06, 2016
Grain bin accidents on the rise in Illinois
Recent statistics show a majority of grain bin accidents happen on family farms. (Photo Courtesy of Flickr/DewayneNeely) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – The state of Illinois ranks second nationally ...
Mar 06, 2016
Easter Seals to hold fundraiser at a gun range
“Shooting for Progress” will be Thursday from 6 until 9 p.m. at the C.I. Shooting sports complex in Normal. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL- Easter Seals is hosting a benefit at the...
Mar 05, 2016
Illinois House taking long break from Springfield
Bill Brady thinks the long break is irresponsible. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesSPRINGFIELD – It’s been more than nine months since Illinois has had a budget.You may think that means bot...
Mar 04, 2016
McLean County Board candidate boasts analytic background
(WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Board District 2 candidate Mike Sumner, of Downs, said he’s the only one of the four write-in candidates for the position who...
Mar 04, 2016
Normal to consider new police union contract
The new contract would last four years. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Town Council on Monday will consider a four year collective bargaining agreement with the town̵...
Mar 04, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Thu. March 3, 2016
By WJBC Staff A look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses. Thu. March 3, 3016 City of Bloomington has yet...
Mar 04, 2016
Hometown Military News: March 4, 2016
Hometown Military News for March 4, 2016: Governor Rauner opens Illinois Army National Guard senior leader conference SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner, the commander-in-chief of the Illinois Nati...
Mar 04, 2016
