Category Archives: Local News
Sandage announces re-election bid for McLean County sheriff
McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage was first elected to the position in 2014. (Photo courtesy Jon Sandage)By Marc StraussBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage cites increased drug enfor...
Jun 22, 2017
Governor defends income tax hike compromise in budget deal; lawmakers arrive for special session
(WJBC file photo) By Howard PackowitzSPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner said on Tuesday believes the special session about to begin in Springfield may become one of the most important le...
Jun 20, 2017
Alderman Sage urges Bloomington council to prioritize spending before library improvements
The Bloomington Public Library. (WJBC file photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington alderman is calling on the city to proceed in phases, even smaller than currently plan...
Jun 20, 2017
McLean County OKs fees for ‘highway disturbances’
The McLean County Board approved a new fee structure for disturbing county highways. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – McLean County is looking to recover its costs when utilities are ...
Jun 20, 2017
Antique Willys vehicles visiting Pontiac
By Cynthia GrauPONTIAC – Several antique vehicles and their owners are spending their Tuesday in Pontiac.Willys Overland Knight Registry is coming to Pontiac today, giving the public a chance to...
Jun 20, 2017
Corn Belt Energy to return $9 million in credits to members
Corn Belt Energy members elected (left to right) Jerry Starkey of Le Roy (District 1), Rae F. Payne of Bloomington (District 1), Albert Hagenbuch of Utica (District 8), and Dennis Fredrickson of Victo...
Jun 19, 2017
Gypsy moth treatment continues Wednesday
The gypsy moth is not native to Illinois and damages plants. (Photo Facebook/GypsyMothIllinois)By Cynthia GrauPONTIAC – Phase two of treatment to control gypsy moths will begin Wednesday morning...
Jun 19, 2017
Illinois lawmakers set to return for special session with budget deadline approaching
State Representative Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) says he believes lawmakers won’t leave Springfield until some form of spending plan is approved to keep schools and social services operating. (WJB...
Jun 19, 2017
Normal to consider underpass at Uptown Station
A conceptual rendering of a proposed underpass and park at Uptown Station in Normal. (Photo courtesy Town of Normal)By Eric StockNORMAL – Town staff in Normal is recommending the town council ap...
Jun 19, 2017
Man from Normal to face arson charges for vehicle fire
Larry Olson of Normal awaits arson charges in McLean County. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A man from Normal is being extradited back to McLean County ...
Jun 19, 2017
