Category Archives: Local News
Local health officials encourage HIV testing
IDPH is encouraging residents “Take the Test, Take Control”. (Photo courtesy Flickr) By Connor Boyd BLOOMINGTON – National HIV Testing Day was recognized this weekend. The Illinois D...
Jun 28, 2015
Camp that helps children harmed by fires celebrates 25th anniversary
The camp provides burn victims between the ages of eight and 16 with programs and activities to rebuild self-esteem. (Photo Courtesy of IFSA.org/camp-I-am-me) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – A camp h...
Jun 28, 2015
Illinois lacks male nurses
Recent survey reveals Illinois has a shortage of registered nurses. (Photo courtesy Flickr) By Connor Boyd BLOOMINGTON – Illinois may soon face a shortage of registered nurses (RN) as the baby b...
Jun 28, 2015
McLean County Relay for Life brings in $271,000
The Normal Community High School gym was part of the venue for the 2015 McLean County Relay for Life. (Laura Ewan/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The McLean County Relay for Life at Normal Com...
Jun 27, 2015
Insurance companies set up mobile sites following northern Illinois storms
State Farm and Country Financial have established mobile centers to process claims in northern Illinois following storms this week. (Photo courtesy State Farm/flickr) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON –...
Jun 27, 2015
Uncle Bill’s Miracle Field set to open Saturday
Uncle Bill’s Miracle Field is set to open Saturday at noon. (Photo courtesy Facebook/The Miracle League of Central Illinois.) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL – The Miracle League of Central Illinois ...
Jun 26, 2015
ISU’s Leonard: States won’t issue marriage licenses right away
The Supreme Court Rules same sex marriage legal. (Flickr/Mad Hausfrau) By Terry James NORMAL – Same sex couples will now be treated the same as opposite sex couple when it comes to marriage. Ill...
Jun 26, 2015
Lafayette Street closed at Norfolk Southern Railway for rail maintenance
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Due to Norfolk Southern Railway Maintenance, road closures and sidewalk closures will occur at the rail crossing on Lafayette Street between Bunn Street and Main Stree...
Jun 26, 2015
Lincoln Street closed at Norfolk Southern Railway for rail maintenance
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Due to Norfolk Southern Railway Maintenance, road closures and sidewalk closures will occur at the rail crossing on Lincoln Street between Bunn Street and Main Street ...
Jun 26, 2015
McLean County Relay for Life moved inside
Normal Community High School is hosting this year’s Relay for Life. (Nick McClintock/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The McLean County Relay for Life at Normal Community High School is bei...
Jun 26, 2015
