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Grove Elementary teacher selected for exclusive teachers academy
Tracy Donath (left) has been selected to attend the 2015 Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy in New Jersey. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – A 4th grade teacher at Grove Elemen...
Syndicated Author May 03, 2015

Bloomington brings back Heritage Awards
Bloomington is taking applications for its Heritage Awards until July 2. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington is bringing back the Heritage Awards.The Bloomington ...
Syndicated Author May 02, 2015

Lawsuit over Normal arrest quota partially dismissed
Attorneys for three Normal police officers have 30 days to file a new complaint after their original complaint about an alleged arrest quota was dismissed Friday. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMIN...
Syndicated Author May 01, 2015

Polls shows major shift in same-sex marriage in Illinois
A new poll in Illinois shows 55 percent of registered voters support gay marriage. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Gay Marriage USA)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCARBONDALE – Republican and eva...
Syndicated Author May 01, 2015

Illinois Senate backs new school procedures for concussions
State Sen. Kwane Raoul has proposed a measure to require an expert’s permission before a student who suffers a head injury can return to action.By Illinois News NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A meas...
Syndicated Author May 01, 2015

Rauner restores $26 million in social service, health grants
Gov. Bruce Rauner has restored $26 million in cuts to social service and other agencies. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The “Good Friday...
Syndicated Author May 01, 2015

Police searching for missing teenager
(Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help locating a missing teenager.Jayle...
Syndicated Author Apr 30, 2015

Unit 5 receives surprise payment from state
Unit 5 just received a $2.5 million payment from the state. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Unit 5 got some good financial news from the State of Illinois this week.The district has ...
Syndicated Author Apr 30, 2015

Edgar: Dan Walker’s legacy goes beyond conviction
Former Gov. Dan Walker died at his home in California at the age of 92. (Photo courtesy Northern Illinois University.)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The legacy of former Gov...
Syndicated Author Apr 30, 2015

Texas Longhorn returns to Miller Park Zoo
Lord Antioch will be housed with the Randall Lineback at Miller Park Zoo. (Photo courtesy Miller Park Zoo)By WJBC StaffA Texas Longhorn named Lord Antioch arrived at Miller Park Zoo yesterday. He will...
Syndicated Author Apr 30, 2015