Category Archives: Local News
Teacher hiring across Illinois hits record numbers
The latest survey found that strides have been made in easing the teacher shortage in Illinois. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By IIS and Blake HaasSPRINGFIELD – Illinois added nearly 5,700 teacher...
Apr 20, 2022
ISU and AFSCME agree to contract raising paying wages
More than 92% voted to approve the terms of an agreement reached last week as University workers were prepared to go on strike if objectives could not be met. (Photo Courtesy of HOI ABC/News 25)By Jak...
Apr 20, 2022
Connect Transit eyes bus service to Rivian
If the Connect Transit board approves the budget, the new U-shaped route would start in Uptown Normal, go west toward Rivian, before heading east to Downtown Bloomington. (WJBC File Photo)By HOI ABCNO...
Apr 20, 2022
Former McLean County piano teacher guilty on all counts in 2nd trial
Aaron Parlier was already convicted for sexual assault of a child and received 450 years in prison. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Former McLean County piano teacher ...
Apr 20, 2022
Governor lifts mask requirement for public transportation
On Tuesday, Gov. Pritzker said people should still do what they feel most comfortable with current COVID-19 conditions. (WJBC file photo)By IIS Radio and Blake HaasSPRINGFIELD – Masks are no lon...
Apr 20, 2022
City of Bloomington Ward One application period closes Wednesday
The position is now open after the resignation of Council Member and Mayor Pro Tem, Jamie Mathy, who steeped down due to business conflicts that will not allow him to serve. (Photo Courtesy of The Cit...
Apr 19, 2022
Only one Illinois crop is making progress
Winter wheat headed was 4 percent, even with the 5-year average. (WJBC File Photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 1.3 days suitable for field work during the week ending April 17, 2022. Statewid...
Apr 19, 2022
Normal native Leah Marlene shines on American Idol, makes top 14
The 20-year-old Normal, Illinois native was the sixth contestant to find out she was voted into the top 14 by the viewers of the popular singing competition show. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC/American Idol...
Apr 19, 2022
Bloomington-Normal’s two mayors recovering from COVID-19
Mayor Mwilambwe said he tested positive for the virus last week, but was tested again Monday and it came back negative. (YouTube/City of Bloomington)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Mayor Mbo...
Apr 19, 2022
Normal to work with Iowa firm for $50+million Uptown redevelopment
The company plans to invest up to $60 million to build multi-story residential, retail and commercial use buildings known as Trail East and Trail West. (Photo courtesy Town of Normal)By HOI ABCNORMAL ...
Apr 19, 2022
