Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington proclamation to honor Rodgers
Josh Rodgers was killed during a fight against ISIS in Afghanistan. (Photo courtesy Vonda Rodgers)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Two days after he was laid to rest, U.S. Army Ranger Sergeant J...
May 08, 2017
IESA issues scholar attitude awards
Magician Steve Bargatze entertained students at the IESA Scholar Attitude Awards lunch in Bloomington with assistance from Evan Stegall from Macomb Jr. High School, and Payton Kinder from Jasper Count...
May 07, 2017
Sgt. Rodgers laid to rest after two days of solemn tributes
By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Josh Rodgers, the young U.S. Army Ranger from Bloomington-Normal, belongs to the ages.He was buried after a day of solemn and patriotic tributes, with peop...
May 06, 2017
Rejecting town halls, Cong. Davis to hold office hours Monday in Normal
After being criticized for not meeting with his constituents, Congressman Rodney Davis has set times next week to meet with small groups. (WJBC File Photo)By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – A Central I...
May 06, 2017
Normal mayoral recount focuses on signatures
Normal Mayor Chris Koos defeated challenger Marc Tiritilli by 11 votes in the April 4 election. (WJBC file photo)By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – The disputed results for mayor of Normal might come d...
May 05, 2017
Mason Street in Bloomington to close
(Photo courtesy Pixabay)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Effective May 10-14, Mason Street between Mulberry and Market streets will be closed through traffic for contractor sewer and water service wor...
May 05, 2017
House Republicans in Illinois back health care overhaul
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger said the American Health Care Act will be the first step in repairing the damages of the Obamacare system. (Photo courtesy wwwcspan.org/YouTube)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Rad...
May 05, 2017
School kids, State Farm workers show patriotism for Sgt. Rodgers
Remembering Josh RodgersBy Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – It’s Red, White, and Blue Day in Unit 5 and District 87 schools as kids and teachers were asked to wear their patriotic best ...
May 04, 2017
Mayor sees Bloomington as welcoming, but not a sanctuary city for immigrants
(WJBC file photo)By Howard PackowitzAn ordinance proclaiming Bloomington as a “welcoming city” might include more than just a statement promoting the city’s diversity.Mayor Tar...
May 04, 2017
State Farm to close 11 facilities starting in 2018, some jobs move here
Some operations from shuttered facilities will be shifted to State Farm’s Bloomington headquarters. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz and Maria HenneberryBLOOMINGTON – Starting ne...
May 04, 2017
