Category Archives: Local News
St. Jude Radiothon exceeds 2015 total
Staff members from Radio Bloomington pose after completing the St. Jude Radiothon. (WJBC file photo) By Austin Duncan BLOOMINGTON, Ill- Radio Bloomington hosted its annual Radiothon to benefit St. Jud...
Feb 12, 2016
USDA awards grant for conservation program
USDA Under Secretary Robert Bonnie made the grant announcement in Bloomington. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture is awarding a $5.3 milli...
Feb 12, 2016
New District 87 board members honored, excited to serve
Henry and Beasley joined the board during their Wednesday night meeting. (WJBC/Andy Dahn) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – Two new members of the District 87 school board were introduced at Wed...
Feb 12, 2016
Higher education community pleads for budget solution
Illinois State University student trustee Connor Joyce speaks during an event with other students, who are pushing lawmakers to fund higher education and MAP grants. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa NO...
Feb 12, 2016
Normal considering parking changes on North Normal Avenue, North School Street
(Photo courtesy Google Maps) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Normal Town Council will vote Monday on approving new parking restrictions on two streets. On North Normal Avenue between the 500 and...
Feb 12, 2016
St. Jude mom encourages more people to give to help others
Tammy Ummel of Hudson encourages people to give to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Donors to the Radio Bloomington St. Jude Ra...
Feb 12, 2016
Bloomington council to discuss new downtown hotel proposal
The Bloomington City Council will discuss a new proposal for a downtown hotel and conference center Tuesday night. (Photo courtesy City of Bloomington/Farnsworth Group)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON –...
Feb 11, 2016
State Farm could hand over more documents in Sorenson case
(Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By John GregoryCHICAGO – A brief court appearance for former McLean County Board chairman Matt Sorensen reveals State Farm may be asked to hand over additional document...
Feb 11, 2016
Unit 5 approves bond sale
The district’s school board approved the bond sale Wednesday night. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Unit 5 is moving forward with the sale of bonds to help pay for life safet...
Feb 11, 2016
Donate to the Radio Bloomington St. Jude Radiothon today
The Wolfe family (Parents Bryan and Jamie, children Gage and Cael) spoke with WJBC’s Scott Laughlin during the Radio Bloomington St. Jude Radiothon Thursday. (Colleen Reynolds/WJBC) By Joe Ragus...
Feb 11, 2016
