Category Archives: Local News
MADD award renamed in honor of Michael Collins
Mothers Against Drunk Driving is renaming its Community Award in the memory of Michael Collins. (Photo courtesy mcstrong.org) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – Mothers Against Drunk Driving has ren...
Sep 16, 2016
O’Brien Mitsubishi grants helping fund Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts at-risk youth programs
Both the at-risk youth programs have lost funding in recent years. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts of Central Illinois at-risk youth programs g...
Sep 16, 2016
Hamilton Road extension informational open house set for Thursday
Residents can ask questions and provide input about the planned expansion of Hamilton Road at an open house on Thursday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – Residents can learn...
Sep 16, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Thu. Sept. 15, 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. Sept. 15, 2016 City of Bloomington has ye...
Sep 16, 2016
Barickman promoted into Senate leadership
State Sen. Jason Barickman has been added to the GOP leadership team as a Senate Republican Whip. (Photo Facebook) By Greg Halbleib SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Jason Barickman has been promoted ...
Sep 16, 2016
MetroNet announces internet pricing
MetroNet is rolling out fiber-optic internet service in Bloomington-Normal (Photo by lizzardo/flickr)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – MetroNet has announced pricing for what it’s touting as fast...
Sep 16, 2016
Tickets on sale for Red Cross Heroes breakfast
Tina Sipula from the Clare House food pantry was the 2015 WJBC Don Munson Spirit of McLean County Award winner. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Tickets are now available for...
Sep 16, 2016
Dietz: Illinois State remains strong, despite state budget issues
It was ISU President Larry Dietz’s third State of the University speech. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The message from Illinois State University President Larry Dietz d...
Sep 15, 2016
Federal grant helping CIRA rehab runways
It’s the second time in less than a month the airport has received federal funding. (Photo courtesy CIRA)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – A nearly $1.2 million federal grant will help Centr...
Sep 15, 2016
Illinois State University conference to foster ‘tough conversations’
ISU’s Culturally Responsive Campus Community initiativeis hosting a conference at Bone Student Center Oct. 24-25. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Equity and inclusion are two main...
Sep 15, 2016
