Normal taking public comments on recycling proposal Monday night Local News

Normal taking public comments on recycling proposal...

NORMAL – Normal’s Town Council Monday night will consider the proposed recycling plan once a...

State officials offer tips for kids’ dental health State News

State officials offer tips for kids’ dental healt...

CHICAGO – State health officials are offering tips for children’s dental care. February is...

Cardinals Hot Stove League Show on WJBC Local Sports

Cardinals Hot Stove League Show on WJBC

With spring training just a couple of weeks away, the St. Louis Cardinals are getting set for...

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Local farmers receive grant money

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Romney takes Nevada, now clearly in front

LAS VEGAS, NV – Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney is a runaway winner of the Nevada caucuses. In his victory speech, the Republican presidential candidate focused on President Obama and what Romne...

Photos: Illinois State men dominate Bradley

NORMAL — The Illinois State men’s basketball team defeated I-74 rival Bradley, 78-48, on Saturday night at Redbird Arena. Check out our photo gallery of all the action.

Faith in Action to host Heart of Faith Gala

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Grant expands county’s dental clinic for kids

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In Bears, Packers country, who’s your Super Bowl pick?

  BLOOMINGTON — It’s never easy to watch a team  you hate make it to the Super Bowl.  But what happens when you don’t really have a dog in the hunt at all? Do you still watch the game?  If yes, how do...