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Cobras Sweep Loggers In Battle Of Unbeatens To Open MWAC Action
Parkland beat Lincoln Land 3-0 to open MWAC play and improve to 8-0 this season. The Loggers fell to 4-1 and 0-1 in conference play. These two teams will play in Cedar Rapids against each other next Friday at noon.
PHOTOS: Firefighters rescue man from grain bin in Logan County
NEW HOLLAND, Ill. (WCIA) — Multiple Central Illinois fire departments responded to a Logan County village on Wednesday for a grain bin rescue. The Lincoln Rural Fire Protection District was among the agencies that responded to the New Holland Elevator. Officials posted on Facebook that a single person was trapped up to his waist when […]
Illinois bill would create board to tackle high prescription drug prices; doctors, patients weigh in
People had plenty to say at a third town hall about the cost of prescription drugs in Illinois on Tuesday."It was insulting. It was insulting to me as an individual. You can't respect my need for those medications, and just think of all this people who don't have that advocacy," said Mary Rothschild, a patient with allergies.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"I went through a series of talking to my physician, talking to my insurance company, trying figure out how can I get the medication that's the better medication that I needed," said Lequita Michelle Mathew,...
Energy armed robbery suspect arrested in central Illinois
ENERGY, Ill. (WJPF) – The suspect in an armed robbery in Energy has been arrested over 150 miles away from the scene of the crime. Tyreon Taylor-Ford was apprehended in Macon County. The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office says on August 22 a woman was robbed at gunpoint and assaulted...
Police leaders field questions from the public on hiring, accountability
Four McLean County law enforcement leaders fielded questions from the public during a meeting Wednesday night at Bloomington Public Library that drew about 30 members of the public. The July killing of Sonya Massey in Springfield hung over the gathering and drove questions for police that included Illinois State University...
Champaign Electronics Convention for disposal of electronics opens registration
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Registration for the Countywide Residential Electronics Convention (CREC) officially opens up this Monday. Interested attendees must register online in advance and reserve a time slot for themselves. CREC is an event held in Champaign County where residents can safely dispose of their unused/unwanted electronics...
Illinois football vs Eastern Illinois: Live score updates, highlights from Week 1 game
The Illinois Fighting Illini face the Eastern Illinois Panthers in Week 1 of the college football season at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. Coach Bret Bielema and Illinois finished 5-7 last season, including 3-6 in the Big Ten. Eastern Illinois competes in the NCAA Football Championship Series as a member of the Big South-Ohio Valley Conference....
Bloomington Labor Day Parade dons a pro-voting theme
This year's Bloomington Labor Day Parade will take on a new theme this year: “Labor Voices – Labor Votes” starting at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 2, at Front and Center streets in downtown Bloomington. “This is a reminder to the community that people power requires voting,” said...
‘Solutions are needed’: Dennis Lab teachers vent, say building too cramped for school
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — Teachers at a Decatur school expressed their frustrations at the Board of Education meeting Tuesday that their building is not big enough for the students, to the point of dysfunction. Dennis Lab School on the west side of the city has moved twice within the past few years and is temporarily […]
Warm, humid conditions likely prompted swarm of bugs seen in B-N on Wednesday
For a few hours Wednesday night, insects in parts of Bloomington-Normal were of biblical proportions. Swarms and swarms of small, ant-like, winged insects covered cars, pestered dogs, forced some people to move indoors, and they all — seemingly — appeared out of nowhere. And then they were gone.
Decatur helping minority contractors get more involved in the industry
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The City of Decatur is taking a new approach to get more minority contractors. And the Metro Decatur Black Chamber of Commerce is helping get the job done. “This is a call to action to minority contractors,” said Cordaryl Patrick, Director of Economic and Community Development. Patrick said he is hoping […]
Bloomington entrepreneur announces he’s running for City Council in Ward 5
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — Mike Straza, a business consultant and entrepreneur, has thrown his hat in the ring to be the next alderperson in Ward 5 in Bloomington. “I am excited for the opportunity to run for Ward Five for Bloomington City Council,” he said in a campaign announcement earlier this week. “I’m passionate about growing business opportunities, advancing our infrastructure, and strengthening the relationships within our community.”
Normal Police Chief Petrilli 'owns mistake' of bringing loaded gun to the Bloomington airport
Normal Police Chief Steve Petrilli said he wants to turn a mistake into a teachable moment for his department. Petrilli acknowledged that he carried a loaded handgun in a bag through a pre-check security screening at Central Illinois Regional Airport in Bloomington. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) confirmed its officers...
Hawkeyes will be without suspended coach Kirk Ferentz when they open against Illinois State
Iowa opens the season against Illinois State in Iowa City on Saturday. The Hawkeyes got all they could handle the last time they played an opponent from the second-tier Football Championship Division, winning 7-3 over South Dakota State in the 2022 opener.
Decatur School District #61 custodians prepare to go on strike
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Decatur School District #61 custodians are set to go on strike. The custodians delivered their 10-day strike notice to the Board of Education. SEIU Local 73 represents 80 custodians who have been in bargaining since February. The board claimed workers are overpaid compared to other districts.
WJBC’s 2024 Laborer of the Year: Jean-Marie Taylor
WJBC and the Midwest Laborers are excited to announced Jean-Marie Taylor as our 2024 Laborer of the Year!. Taylor moved to Normal in 1991 and began working at Heartland Community College in 1993. She is currently a member of the Heartland Adjunct Faculty Association (HAFA) and has worked over the past year to educate the community about inequities surrounding proposed changes to the dual credit quality act.
LISTEN: Paul Osborne remembers The Lone Ranger’s visit to Decatur
August 29, 2024 – Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about heroes that have visited Decatur, politics, the closing of KFC, and a nice note from Carla Brinkoetter. Listen to the podcast now!
Bent Elementary celebrating 100 years of education
BLOOMINGTON – The Bent Elementary Superstars are inviting you to their 100th Birthday Bash. “It is an honor to be here, this year, celebrating 100 years of teaching and learning,” said Principal Guillermina Delgado. The PTO started planning an anniversary celebration last year. This allowed the team to...
Northeast Community Fund prepares to host Farm to Fund Dinner
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Northeast Community Fund is preparing for its Farm to Fund Dinner. The event will be held September 28 at 6 p.m. in downtown Decatur on Merchant St. Attendees will be treated to a farm to table dinner. Requested attire is "downtown chic." Dinner will be prepared by Richland Community College chefs. There will be live entertainment and auctions throughout the evening.
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