Category Archives: Local News
Reilly says schools will open this fall
District 87 Superintendent Bill Reilly discussed how the lack of a budget will affect public school. (WJBC File Photo) By PJ Baron BLOOMINGTON – For the second year in a row, Illinois has failed...
Jun 01, 2016
Home Sweet Home reaches May Community Challenge goal
The Home Sweet Home shelter houses about 50 adults and 25 children daily. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Home Sweet Home Ministries is celebrating the successful complet...
Jun 01, 2016
Dietz: ISU carrying on despite lack of state budget
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz says the school is handling the uncertainty of state funding, the byproduct of no state budget. (WJBC File Photo) By Greg Halbleib NORMAL – Illino...
Jun 01, 2016
Sen. Brady concerned for future of Clinton plant
State Sen. Bill Brady said he will keep looking for ways to keep the plant open. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) is among those conc...
Jun 01, 2016
College bass fishing teams heading to Clinton Lake
Organizers of this week’s Bassmasters College Series say Clinton Lake is a “hidden jewel” for bass fishing. (Photo courtesy Wikipedia/Dual Freq) By Greg Halbleib Top college teams ar...
Jun 01, 2016
Youth Global Citizen graduates provide nearly $8,000 to local, global non-profits
Labyrinth Outreach Service to Women and the Promise Council received grants from the Youth Global Citizen Class of 2016. (Photos courtesy Facebook/Labyrinth Outreach Service to Women,Promise Council) ...
Jun 01, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: May 31, 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. May 31, 2016 City of Bloomington has yet to po...
Jun 01, 2016
Clinton power plant future uncertain
Exelon will release more about the plant’s future in the next few days.(WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesCLINTON – High paying jobs at the nuclear power plant in Clinton and Cordova, Illinois...
May 31, 2016
Bill to end criminal history on college apps concerns ISU chief
Illinois State University Police Chief Aaron Woodruff says colleges need to be able to check the backgrounds of student applicants. (WJBC File Photo)By Greg HalbleibA bill to prohibit criminal backgro...
May 31, 2016
BPD arrest two after report of shots fired, large fight
The incident took place in the 2200 block of Rainbow Avenue. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police arrested two people after responding earl...
May 31, 2016
