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Extreme Motors raises awareness and money
Extreme Motors presented checks to Autism McLean and America’s Gold Star Families. (WJBC File Photo) By Carie KuehnBLOOMINGTON – Extreme Motors in Bloomington presented two chec...
Jun 29, 2016
County may help transition out of state child care resource program
The McLean County Health Department may help local child care providers as a state resource program ends. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department ...
Jun 29, 2016
Connect Transit to offer limited service to outlying areas in pilot project
Connect Transit’s new route schedule takes effect on Aug. 15. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Eric StockNORMAL – The buses will continue to run to some of the outlying areas in the Twin ...
Jun 29, 2016
Supreme Court scholar: Immigration case could resurface after deadlocked vote
Illinois State University professor Meghan Leonard discussed the recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC) By Eric Stock NORMAL – The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling...
Jun 29, 2016
Chicago school funding at center of Illinois budget divide
Advocates for Chicago Public Schools staged a rally in May. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Chicago Public Schools) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – State lawmakers could decide ...
Jun 29, 2016
Illinois Lottery seeks $500,000 winner in Deer Creek
The Illinois Lottery says a $500,000 ticket was sold in Deer Creek on Monday. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock DEER CREEK – Someone bought a Lucky Day Lotto ticket worth $500,000 at a convenience...
Jun 29, 2016
Not In Our Town celebrates 20th anniversary
The event was held near the steps of the McLean County Museum of History. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Not In Our Town marked its 20th anniversary Tuesday night in dow...
Jun 28, 2016
U.S. Rep. Davis tours Home Sweet Home
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (middle right) said the VA needs to be providing better care for veterans. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) tou...
Jun 28, 2016
Hutchison remembers Summitt as model for women’s sports
Pat Summitt died at age 64 this morning after a long battle with Alzheimer’s-related dementia. (WJBC file photo)By Eric Stock and Greg HalbleibNORMAL – Illinois State Hall of Fame coach Ji...
Jun 28, 2016
Human service providers detail impact of Illinois budget impasse
Gail Kear (lower right), Executive Director of the LIFE Center for Independent Living speaks at a news conference in Bloomington on Tuesday. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – ...
Jun 28, 2016
