Category Archives: Local News
Hundreds of manufacturing jobs seen for McLean County in return for tax breaks
The Brandt Group of Companies, based in Canada, is considering an unincorporated area just north of Normal for a manufacturing plant. The firm would hire 300 people in the first seven years to m...
Nov 10, 2017
Unit 5 teachers union praises immigration resolution
The head of the Unit 5 teachers union applauds the recently adopted resolution declaring the district safe and welcoming for all. (WJBC File Photo) By Howard PackowitzThe head of the ...
Nov 10, 2017
New U of I budget request includes almost $70 million for raises
University of Illinois leaders are asking for raises to “strengthen academic quality”. (Photo Facebook/University of Illinois)By Illinois Radio NetworkCHAMPAIGN – The University of I...
Nov 09, 2017
Ill., U.S. House consider proposals to honor fallen soldier
Josh Rodgers was killed during a fight against ISIS in Afghanistan. (Photo courtesy Rodgers family)By Greg HalbleibSPRINGFIELD – Veterans Parkway in Bloomington-Normal and a Bloomington post off...
Nov 09, 2017
Man robbed at gunpoint outside Bloomington K of C hall
Bloomington Police are investigating an armed robbery at the Knights of Columbus early Thursday morning. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Police)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police...
Nov 09, 2017
OSF still in talks to stay in Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Illinois’ PPO
OSF HealthCare, which runs Bloomington’s OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, said it’s still in talks to remain part of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois’ PPO network. (File photo)...
Nov 07, 2017
Hales, on his last day as city manager, praised for shoring up Bloomington finances
David Hales receives parting gifts from the mayor and city council on his final day as Bloomington’s city manager. (Photo by WJBC’s Howard Packowitz.)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMIN...
Nov 07, 2017
Springfield man identified as victim of fatal SUV crash near Bloomington
Authorities say John Brillhart, 45, of Springfield was driving at a high rate of speed when his SUV went off I-55, a mile south of Veterans Parkway, late Monday night.(Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonSc...
Nov 07, 2017
Ameren awards Bloomington $2,500 grant, ‘Progressive City’ designation
Bloomington City Hall will be the recipient of the grant fund awarded to the City of Bloomington today through the replacement of flourescent lighting with LEDs throughout the building. (W...
Nov 07, 2017
United Way donors sought year-round
Fundraising efforts for United Way of McLean County are no longer limited to a specific campaign period. (WJBC file photo)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – United Way of McLean County wants to be pa...
Nov 07, 2017
