Category Archives: Local News
New provost named at Illinois State University
Interim provost Krejci now has the full title following an appointment by the ISU president. (Photo courtesy ISU news release) By Terry James and ISU News release NORMAL – Janet Krejci has been ...
Mar 09, 2015
Schock addresses spending claims
U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock has been criticized for spending taxpayer money on office decorations, Chicago Bears tickets and other things. (Photo courtesy Aaron Schock) By Metro News Service PEORIA –...
Mar 09, 2015
Bloomington looking to increase bulk waste fee
Bloomington alderman will vote Monday on charging $50 for every load of bulk waste removal. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington's city council will decide Monday ...
Mar 09, 2015
Illinois AG office, BBB issue warning about scams
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan says once you have been scammed, that money is likely gone. (Photo courtesy Facebook/LisaMadigan) By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO ...
Mar 07, 2015
Tax preparer still faces questions about Obamacare enrollment fines
Americans who didn't have health insurance are subject of fines of up to $95 per person and $285 for families. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Those who didn't f...
Mar 07, 2015
PARCC test defended by State Board of Education
ISBE defends new test as one that will better examine skills of students. (Flickr/ccarlstead) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – Although it's being criticized by some students and teachers, Illi...
Mar 07, 2015
Obituaries: Adreon, Bledsoe, Kerrins, Schleeter, Zywiec
Minervabel Adreon Minervabel Mool Adreon, 95, of Bloomington, passed away at 11:00 p.m. on March 4 at McLean County Nursing Home in Normal. Her Graveside Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at ...
Mar 06, 2015
Normal offers Saturday self-service electronic recycling
Residents of Normal can drop off unwanted or old electronics to the Normal Public Works office at 1301 Warriner St. Saturday morning. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL – Self-service electr...
Mar 06, 2015
Normal withdraws recycling agreement
Residents can drop of electronics for recycling at the Normal Public Works Department. (Photo courtesy Flickr/JoshuaKopel) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Town of Normal has withdrawn a proposed...
Mar 06, 2015
Gridley Street from Douglas to Market to close
By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Gridley St. between Douglas and Market, will be closed to thru traffic. Closure will being immediately and last approximately one month for sanitary sewer and street ...
Mar 06, 2015
