Category Archives: Local News
City getting closer to Uber ordinance
Uber is currently illegal in Bloomington. (WJBC file photo) Uber drivers continue to break the law in Bloomington-Normal. (WJBC File Photo) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – Talks continue between Bl...
May 14, 2015
Heartland moves commencement ceremony inside
By Joe Ragusa NORMAL – Heartland Community College is moving its graduation ceremony inside this weekend due to a rainy forecast. The ceremony will now be held in the Fitness and Recreation Cent...
May 14, 2015
Evans Jr. High teacher wins $10,000 Beyond the Books grant
Michael Jennings (second row, center) will be working to place a rock climbing wall in Evans Jr. High. (Adam Studzinski) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – An Evans Jr. High School teacher found o...
May 14, 2015
Eight Eureka College professors resign
A college newspaper article blamed the administration for the resignations. (WJBC File Photo)By Terry JamesEUREKA – Eight faculty members at Eureka College are resigning and students are taking ...
May 14, 2015
Former Allin Township fire chief charged with theft
Joshua Deterding is charged with official misconduct, felony theft and money laundering. (Photo courtesy of the McLean County Jail)By Joe RagusaSTANFORD – The former fire chief of Allin Township...
May 14, 2015
Miller Park Zoo welcomes new Harbor Seals
The new seals were put on display Tuesday. (Photo Courtesy of Miller Park Zoo)By Andy DahnNORMAL – Two Harbor Seals are now calling Miller Park Zoo their home.Kilian and Oscar went on exhibit Tu...
May 14, 2015
Bloomington Police warn of home repair scam
Bloomington Police are issuing a reminder about home repair fraud after two men reportedly made off with jewelry when they scammed an elderly victim this week. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTO...
May 14, 2015
UPDATED: Bloomington scales back brush, bulk waste collection
Bloomington will be picking up brush and bulk waste every other week starting June 1. (Photo courtesy www.cityblm.org) BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington has come up with a cost-saving solution to what i...
May 14, 2015
Clinton man killed in DeWitt County crash
By Eric Stock CLINTON – A Clinton man died after a single-vehicle crash in rural DeWitt County on Wednesday. DeWitt County Coroner Randy Rice said Steven Dawson, 62, was killed when his car hit ...
May 14, 2015
Bloomington-Normal Nepalese community holds candlelight vigil for earthquake victims
Members of the Nepalese community in Bloomington-Normal arrange candles to honor victims of recent earthquakes in the country. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL – A 7.8 magnitude earthquake...
May 13, 2015
