Come Home for the Holidays

Posted on October 11, 2023

WJBC and flyhomebn.org have teamed up so that someone you know and love can Come Home for the Holidays!

Starting NOW through November 15th, you can register to bring someone you know and love “Home for the Holidays” with a $1,000 airline voucher.

It’s hard to be away from your loved ones, especially during the holidays, so here is your chance to bring them “Home for the Holidays” with help from CIRA and Life Multiplied!

Visit FLYHOMEBN.ORG to find full details on how to enter on Facebook!

Just tell us who you want to come home, and what fun stuff you want to do with them in Bloomington-Normal when they get here!

Get all the details on how to win at flyhomebn.org!

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