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Bloomington man arrest suspected gunman
Herman D. Adair, 22, of Bloomington was arrested Thursday on weapons charges. (Photo by Bloomington Police Department) By Sean CopelandBLOOMINGTON- Bloomington Police arrested a man they believe ...
Sep 22, 2017
Heartland Community College President Widmer to retire in 2018
Rob Widmer has served as Heartland Community College’s President since 2013. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Heartland Community College President Rob Widmer has announced his retir...
Sep 22, 2017
Miller Park Zoo opens two new exhibits
The critically endangered Indo-Chinese box turtle is among the new animals on exhibit at Miller Park Zoo. (Photo courtesy Miller Park Zoo)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Miller Park Zoo has added two...
Sep 22, 2017
Most Illinois students still not reading, adding at grade level
A Republican lawmaker suggests school legislation must include more than money. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Morgan)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Nothing in Illinois’ new education refo...
Sep 21, 2017
Illinois State University receives $1 million for scholarships
Illinois State University launched a $150 million Redbirds Rising campaign this week. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC)By Eric StockNORMAL – Illinois State University is using a $1 million gift to establ...
Sep 21, 2017
Bloomington to begin search for new city manager
Bloomington mayor pro-tem Karen Schmidt said the city might look to hire a consultant to aid in the search for a new city manager. (Photo courtesy cityblm.org)By Eric Stock and Howard PackowitzBLOOMIN...
Sep 21, 2017
Bloomington man kills his children and himself
A Bloomington man took the life of his children and set fire to his house before taking his own life. (Photo by Sam Wood/WJBC)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police say a man killed his c...
Sep 20, 2017
Suspect in fatal hit-and-run tied to November home invasion in Normal
Bloomington Police arrested Jakeb Collins, 22, for a hit-and-run crash that left one woman dead. He’s now tied to an unrelated home invasion and armed robbery last November in Normal (Phot...
Sep 20, 2017
Lexington woman win $250,000 Illinois Lottery prize
Cheryl Wells won one of the top prizes in a current Illinois Lottery game. (Photo courtesy Illinois Lottery)By Greg HalbleibLEXINGTON – An Illinois Lottery ticket sold in Lexington has earned a ...
Sep 20, 2017
Threshermen’s opening event reaching to its past
The 25th Threshermen’s Bluegrass Festival opens Thursday in Pontiac. (WJBC file photo)By Cynthia GrauPONTIAC – The 25th annual Threshermen's Bluegrass Festival begins with an open mic nigh...
Sep 20, 2017
