Category Archives: Local News
Marcfirst, Autism McLean launch Autism Friendly Community campaign
Kari Sandhaas is Vice President of Adult Programs for Autism McLean. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Uptown Normal’s Marriot Hotel & Conference was the home base Tue...
Apr 05, 2016
ISU to host session on gender leadership differences
Rick Ringer is director of ISU’s Organizational Leadership Institute. (Photo courtesyilstu.edu)By Eric StockNORMAL – Leadership can come in many forms and an Illinois State University prof...
Apr 05, 2016
Manhole replacement in Bloomington
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – The intersection of West Taylor and Mason streets will be closed at 7 a.m. Tuesday for a manhole replacement.The intersection will remain closed until repairs are comp...
Apr 05, 2016
Boil order issued in Saybrook
By WJBC StaffSAYBROOK – The village of Saybrook is under a boil order until Friday.Water should be boiled for three to five minutes before drinking or any consumption.
Apr 05, 2016
Connect Transit presents proposed new bus routes to Normal Town Council
The new routes will be voted on by the Connect Transit Board of Trustees in May. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Town Council got a look Monday night at the new possi...
Apr 04, 2016
Hometown Military News: April 4, 2016
Staff Sgt. Curtis Whitten of Milan, Illinois receives congratulations from Col. Paul Fanning of Chestnut, Illinois, commander of the 129th Regional Training Institute during the Food Service Specialis...
Apr 04, 2016
Sen. Brady: Illinois should begin work on 2017-2018 budget
State Sen. Bill Brady says Illinois lawmakers should start working on a state budget for 2017 and 2018, even as the state has gone nine months without a budget this year. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Sto...
Apr 04, 2016
Normal contracting pair of water main projects
One project is the continuation of water main replacements in Greenbriar subdivision. (Photo courtesy Flickr/SteveJohnson)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Town Council will vote Monday nigh...
Apr 04, 2016
Children’s Discovery Museum plans programs, courses with nearly $40,000 in grants
Grants from The CarMax Foundation, State Farm and Creativity Garden will allow the museum to provide more afterschool programs and courses to McLean County students. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOM...
Apr 03, 2016 (Photo courtesy: File)
Two local gardens receive Hy-Vee One Step Garden Grants
The grants help purchase a variety of gardening equipment for area gardens. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Hy-Vee and West Bloomington Active Garden are among the hun...
Apr 03, 2016
