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UIS will soon have a presence near the Capitol
The former Illinois Sheriffs’ Association building will be the downtown headquarters of the University of Illinois Springfield. (Photo courtesy UIS)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The Springfiel...
Dec 07, 2022
Scott vs. Scott Challenge Benefitting The Salvation Army
Who is your favorite Scott? Now is your time to let us know while supporting The Salvation Army of Bloomington-Normal!Scott Laughlin and Scott Miller will go head to head in a Red Kettle Bell Ringing ...
Nov 07, 2022
Start Your Holiday Shopping at the 2022 Holiday Expo
BloNo's biggest shopping day of the year is happening at the Parke Regency Hotel & Conference Center on November 12th!Holiday ExpoSaturday, November 12, 20229:00am - 2:00pmParke Regency Hotel &...
Oct 21, 2022
Gov. JB Pritzker calling special session to address reproductive rights
Gov. JB Pritzker calls for special session to address reproductive rights after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. (Twitter/Governor JB Pritzker)By WJBC StaffCHICAGO – Gov. JB Pritzker is...
Jun 24, 2022
Town’s council system subject of petition drive
While more than 750 people have signed the petition, 3,000 in total are needed by August 1. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCNORMAL – Voters in the Town of Normal may see a referendum on the November ...
Jun 23, 2022 Normal Town Council Chambers. (Photo courtesy: File)
Central Catholic names new athletic director
Nate Thomas. (Photo courtesy Central Catholic High School)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Central Catholic High School has announced the hiring of Nate Thomas as its next athletic director.Thomas beg...
Jun 10, 2022
Illinois State University on pace to hit record numbers; over $30M raised this year
According to Vickerman, fundraising efforts are helping the college pursue new majors like the College of Engineering. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State University/Facebook) By Blake HaasNORMAL – ...
Jun 09, 2022
State Farm ends partnership with group promoting LGBTQ+ education
The Bloomington-based company acknowledges its support for the "philanthropic" program GenderCool, has been the subject of news and customer inquiries. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON R...
May 25, 2022
Sen. Durbin: “Prices are too damn high”
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin. (Photo courtesy: Dick Durbin/Twitter) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Illinois’ Senior Senator is pointing the finger at energy companies for the high gas prices.Accor...
May 17, 2022
McLean County judge to decide if Barton McNeil case moves to 3rd stage of evidentiary hearing in ‘98 murder
Bart McNeil (blue) traveled to McLean County on Thursday for court from the Pickneyville Correctional Center. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – It will be at least...
May 12, 2022
