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UPDATED: Bloomington Police investigate late night shooting
Bloomington Police say one man was shot at a home on Catherine Street on Sunday. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police say they are not looking for any suspects in the s...
May 18, 2015
Normal reviewing investment policy
Normal has had an investment policy for several years, but the Town Council has never reviewed and approved it. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – An investment policy for the Town...
May 18, 2015
ISU program helps part-time students earn MBAs
Weekly night classes are helping part-time students earn their master’s degrees. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn NORMAL – Even if your current job and family take up most of your time you s...
May 17, 2015
Normal to celebrate 150th anniversary with CornBelters
The Cornbelters will host Normal 1-5-0 Night on June 7. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn NORMAL – Sunday, June 7 will be Normal 1-5-0 Night at the Corn Crib, which will feature discounted t...
May 17, 2015
Bloomington accepting Beautification Awards nominations
About 70 nominations for the Beautification Awards are received each year. By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s Citizens Beautification Committee is now accepting nominations for...
May 17, 2015
Task force seeks public input on age recommendations for mammographies
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center officials are urging the public to weigh in on when its best for women to start getting tested annually for breast cancer. (Photo courtesy OSF St. Joseph Medical Center) ...
May 17, 2015
Durbin votes no on procedural question on trade promotion authority
By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio Network WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) believes trade promotion authority will pass the Senate. He says the votes appear to be there. "Sixty-fiv...
May 16, 2015
Youth soccer tournament seeks new space as airport takeover approaches
The Illinois Fusion Tournament in Bloomington will feature more than 160 teams this weekend. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Fusion Tournament)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – One of Bloomington-Nor...
May 16, 2015
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...
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...
May 15, 2015
