Category Archives: Local News
More problems with Automatic Voter Registration emerge
A hearing on the issue Thursday was canceled. That's been rescheduled for next week. (Photo: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network Despite more problems surfacing with Illinois' Automatic Voter ...
Jan 31, 2020
Illinois based Facebook Users could see a payout
It’s not yet clear how many people will qualify for compensation as part of the settlement. (PHOTO: Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network Facebook users in Illinois could soon see a portion ...
Jan 31, 2020
Commission says the problems are not confined to Springfield
Nicholas Birdsong of the National Conference of State Legislatures says the rules on financial disclosure vary.(PHOTO: Dave Dahl) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD– A day after the governor used h...
Jan 31, 2020
State funding released for renovation of ISU fine arts complex
Gov. JB Pritzker joined local lawmakers Thursday at Illinois State University. (Blake Haas/WJBC) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – After a decade, Illinois State University will finally get an updat...
Jan 30, 2020
Books to Benefit announces $10,000 in literacy gifts, scholarships
Books to Benefit presents a check to Star Adult Literacy after its November book sale at 360 Wylie Drive in Normal. (Photo Books to Benefit) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – A local non-profit that ho...
Jan 30, 2020
Illinois lawmakers react to governor’s State of the State address
Senate Minority Leader Bill Brady (R-Bloomington). (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Illinois Democrats liked what they heard from the governor, while Republicans react with guarde...
Jan 29, 2020
McLean County health officials say risk of coronavirus to public remains low
The Center for Disease Control is urging travelers to avoid non-essential visits to China. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois – ABCBLOOMINGTON – With thousands of confirmed ca...
Jan 29, 2020
Brady: Plane crash in Sangamon County ‘very sad’
State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington). (Scott Miller/WJBC) By Neil Doyle SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) and many others are mourning those who died in a plane crash Tue...
Jan 29, 2020
Country singer headlines Red Cross Evening of Stars
Trace Adkins will headline the annual event April 29 at the Marriott Hotel & Conference Center in Normal. (Photo American Red Cross) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – A country singer and actor ...
Jan 29, 2020
Rivian announces new partnership with Lincoln Motor Company
Rivian announced a new partnership with Lincoln (Photo courtesy: Rivian) By Blake Haas NORMAL – As part of Ford’s investment in electric vehicle maker Rivian, the Lincoln Motor Company ann...
Jan 29, 2020
