Category Archives: Local News
Report details lack of travel this Thanksgiving holiday
The recent report was released by GasBuddy. (Photo courtesy: Illinois Department of Transportation/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – As prices at the pump continue to decrease, a recent repor...
Nov 22, 2021
Medical and public health professionals fighting “misinformation” about coronavirus
Another problem, said University of Illinois Chicago School of Public Health epidemiologist Katrine Wallace, is that the news in the so-called mainstream media often lacks context and nuance. (Photo c...
Nov 22, 2021
Delta suspending service to Detroit from Central Illinois Regional Airport
Central Illinois Regional Airport Deputy Director Fran Strebing says the service is being suspended for the first quarter of next year and Delta hopes to bring it back by April. (Facebook/Central Illi...
Nov 22, 2021
Average Thanksgiving dinner up 14% this year
The Illinois average is $58.15. (Flickr/Greg Grossmeier)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – As you plan your Thanksgiving Day menu, plan on spending a little more than you did last year. The American Farm...
Nov 20, 2021
Normal Community A-Train concession stand named best pork chop sandwich in Illinois
The Ironmen A-Train concession crew is made up of mostly alumni’s of Normal Community High School. (Photo courtesy: IHSA/Twitter) By Blake Haas and HOI ABCNORMAL – The Illinois High School...
Nov 17, 2021
Downstate lawmaker: New EV legislation is an “opportunity for Illinois to see more success”
State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A downstate Republican lawmaker is praising a bil...
Nov 17, 2021
The Baby Fold’s Festival of Trees starts Thursday at the Interstate Center
The Festival of Trees is The Baby Fold’s largest fundraiser. It helps support local programs for kids. (Facebook/The Baby Fold)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The Baby Fold's Festival of Trees ...
Nov 17, 2021
CIRA passenger traffic remains mostly leisure travel
As for holiday travel, CIRA deputy director Fran Strebing says some of the airlines have added flights for Thanksgiving. (Facebook/Central Illinois Regional Airport)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A ...
Nov 17, 2021
State Rep. Dan Brady announces run for secretary of state
Brady is serving his eleventh term in the Illinois House, following eight years as McLean County coroner.(Facebook/Friends of Dan Brady)By Dave DahlBLOOMINGTON – A local Republican is joining a ...
Nov 17, 2021
Normal Police calling on people who are interested in applying for open positions
Applications for the positions can be found at www.normal.org. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/FIle) By Blake HaasNORMAL – Like many forces around the country, the Normal Police Department is calling on t...
Nov 16, 2021
