Category Archives: Local News

Bloomington fire department receives EMS award
Bloomington’s department is one of three in Illinois to win the award. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s fire department has received the American Heart Associ...
Syndicated Author May 16, 2015

Bierbaum to be honored during Heartland Commencement Ceremony
John Bierbaum will be awarded the Distinguished Alumni award at Heartland Community College during its commencement ceremony Saturday. (Photo courtesy Illinois State Board of Education)By Joe RagusaNO...
Syndicated Author May 15, 2015

Bruegala to benefit six Twin Cities charities
Bruegala is being held at the Corn Crib this year. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington-Normal Jaycees have decided which charities will be benefiting from this year&...
Syndicated Author May 15, 2015
Bloomington will not appeal decision regarding fired police officer
Scott Oglesby will return to the Bloomington Police Department. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The city of Bloomington won’t appeal a decision from the Fourth District Appella...
Syndicated Author May 15, 2015

Democratic candidates for Congress meet with McLean County Democrats
Adam Lopez, left, and Rob Mellon, right, discuss issues with McLean County Democrats Thursday in Bloomington. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The two candidates running for the Dem...
Syndicated Author May 14, 2015

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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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 ...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author May 14, 2015