Category Archives: Local News
Planting and growing season reaching the end
USDA’s Mark Schleusener says weather has been almost ideal for farming in the last week(Photo courtesy: WJBC /File) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – After a late, wet start, the Illinois cro...
Oct 22, 2019
Tentative deal reached to prevent Blue Ridge teachers strike
The Blue Ridge School District and the teachers union have reached a tentative deal to settle their contract dispute. (Photo Pixabay) By Howard PackowitzFARMER CITY – A strike apparently ha...
Oct 22, 2019
Bloomington and Normal councils weigh in on “polarizing” pot sales proposals
Cannabis task force co-chairs Olivia Butts (left) and Linda Foster (right) presented a preliminary report Monday night to the Bloomington City Council. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard ...
Oct 22, 2019
Services set for local civil rights leader Kennedy
Merlin Kennedy, 92. (Photo courtesy McLean County Museum of History) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Funeral services for local civil rights leader Merlin Kennedy have been set for Nov. 7.Visita...
Oct 21, 2019
Illinois unemployment rate drops to lowest level on record
The unemployment rate in Illinois has dropped to a historic low, but remains slightly higher than the national unemployment rate.(Photo courtesy Facebook/IDES)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD R...
Oct 21, 2019
Dietz apologizes for previous email; talks with Black Homecoming Committee in progress
ISU President Larry Dietz addressed the school’s governing board Friday. (YouTube/Illinois State University) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Illinois State University President Larry Dietz has ...
Oct 18, 2019
INBA requests U of I policy change for reporting sexual misconduct
The INBA Board of Directors Friday posted the letter to the university. (Photo Facebook/University of Illinois) By Neil DoyleSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois News Broadcasters Association is back...
Oct 18, 2019
Study: Higher teacher pay, smaller classrooms, more support staff, hindered by legacy costs
A study on education spending says costs outside of the classroom have taken up more school funding, likely leading to more teacher strikes in recent years. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radi...
Oct 18, 2019
Wealth adviser says moving out of Illinois could protect portfolios from next recession
In Illinois, a recession could put already strained government budgets under more pressure, possibly leading to tax hikes.(Photo courtesy: Flickr)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – For some ...
Oct 18, 2019
Illinois drivers paid more than $200 million in added gas taxes over two months
Skillicorn said the Lockbox amendment could mean money is spent on things like bike lanes, sidewalks or buses.(Photo courtesy: Pixabay/IADE-Michoko)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Drivers...
Oct 18, 2019
