Category Archives: Top Stories

Capitol building in Springfield undergoing significant renovations
Andrea Aggertt, architect of the Capitol, says a raft of fire-code, life-safety, and accessibility upgrades will be made to the north wing starting next year. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl ...
Syndicated Author Dec 10, 2021

Deer numbers down from 2021 firearm deer harvest
According to a recent report, deer harvest during the 2021 firearm season is down. (Photo courtesy: IDNR) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Deer numbers from the 2021 firearm deer harvest in Illinois a...
Syndicated Author Dec 10, 2021

Saturday session scheduled to decide on $11.5 million Illinois State practice dome by university trustees
The Illinois State University governing board. (Neil Doyle/WJBC)By Jake FogalIllinois State’s governing board has planned a session for Saturday at 10:30 a.m. to discuss the athletic department&...
Syndicated Author Dec 09, 2021

COVID-19 cases rising in McLean County
By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON- One-hundred and sixteen McLean County residents have been marked withCOVID-19. Thirty-one of which have been admitted into local hospitals. McLean County hospitals are report...
Syndicated Author Dec 09, 2021

Local school board approves 3-year deal with next superintendent
David Mouser (Photo courtesy District 87)By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – District 87 has finalized a contract with the man they want to lead the Bloomington school district when long-time...
Syndicated Author Dec 09, 2021

Local man receives Illinois’ highest honor for a county official
McLean County Supervisor of Assessments Robert “Bob” Kahman (podium). (Photo courtesy: Curt Newport, Illinois Association of County Officials) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A local man ...
Syndicated Author Dec 08, 2021

Bullet found at Normal Community West High School, parent shares fear
Cavanaugh said she received an email from the school about the incident. It said some students were questioned and searched, but nothing else was found. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinoi...
Syndicated Author Dec 08, 2021

HELP WANTED: McLean County’s largest school district in dire need of substitute teachers
Unit 5 Superintendent Dr. Kristen Weikle spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – McLean County’s largest school district is in dire nee...
Syndicated Author Dec 07, 2021

Normal Town Council Member says Town of Normal is looking into the intersection that killed an ISU student
Normal Town Council member Stan Nord. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasNORMAL – Less than a week after an Illinois State University graduate student died in a car accident near ISU’...
Syndicated Author Dec 06, 2021

Bloomington Public Library receives a $5.68M grant to help with an expansion project
The 16-month project is scheduled for completion in Aug. 2023. (Photo courtesy: City of Bloomington) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Public Library received a significant grant from t...
Syndicated Author Dec 06, 2021