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Relay for Life of McLean County 2023
We are a proud supporter of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of McLean County coming to Bloomington-Normal this Summer!The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a movement, a com...
Jun 21, 2023
Unlike Unit 5, District 87 is not looking to make cuts
Dr. Barry Reilly spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Unlike Unit 5, District 87 is not looking to downsize its bottom line next school ye...
Mar 24, 2022
Craft Beer & Jazz Street Fair 2021
Take advantage of the Summer weather and enjoy a night of brews and music in Uptown Normal.On Saturday, August 14th the Craft Beer & Jazz Festival returns from 4:00 – 10:00 pm on North Stree...
Jul 29, 2021
Annual Brats & Bags with Bloomington-Normal Sunrise Rotary
The annual Bloomington-Normal Sunrise Rotary Brats & Bags Tournament is coming up Friday, August 6th. The event will take place on the square in Downtown Bloomington.The brat lunch will be held fr...
Jul 21, 2021
Labor Day – Expanding voting rights for all
By Mike MatejkaBecause of COVID, there is no Labor Day Parade this year. It's always a great event for our everyday workers to march proudly down the street and enjoys the festive crowd.If there had b...
Aug 31, 2020
Back 2 School Alliance still distributing supplies despite COVID-19
There are approximately 5,500 K-8 eligible students and 1,700 eligible students in grades 9-12 that can receive school supplies. (Photo courtesy: Back2School Alliance/Facebook)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON...
Jul 21, 2020
Feed BloNo Kids offering free meals to children during COVID-19 pandemic
Volunteers help gather food items for children of the Twin-Cities. (Photo courtesy: Feed BloNo Kids/Facebook)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – With COVID-19 causing locals schools to switch to e-learni...
Mar 18, 2020
Bradley, Illinois State University won’t rule out online-only classes after spring break
Illinois State is scheduled to resume classes on campus Monday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – Bradley and Illinois State University are considering “contingen...
Mar 11, 2020
Affidavit reveals male driver charged in fatal crash had meth, cannabis in his system
Kaitlyn Guard, 20, of Pekin was driving her Nisaan Rogue north, and tried to swerve to avoid St. Clair, but the two hit head-on. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCTAZEWELL COUNTY –...
Mar 09, 2020
McLean County YWCA adds anti-bias education to local schools and programs
Lessons are made to be kid friendly. (Photo courtesy: YWCA/Facebook)By Heart of Illinois – ABCBLOOMINGTON – Breaking the cycle of bullying is the focus of a new initiative for McLean Count...
Feb 11, 2020
