Category Archives: Local News
Blue Ridge teachers prepare for possible strike
The union representing teachers in Blue Ridge Community Unit District 18 are forming a strike exploratory committee because they’re not happy with progress in contract negotiations with the scho...
Sep 16, 2019
Ex-city council member Schmidt honored for two decades of public service
Former City Council member Karen Schmidt sits on the bench dedicated in her honor along with sons Jacob (left) and Jonas (right).(Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON &#...
Sep 13, 2019
Children’s Discovery Museum celebrates 25th anniversary
The museum held a breakfast Thursday at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in Uptown Normal. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – After 25 years, the Children’s Discovery Mus...
Sep 12, 2019
Some of Illinois’ government and business leaders return from Tokyo business trip
Some of Illinois' government and business leaders have just returned from a business trip from Tokoy. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Some of Illinois' government and busine...
Sep 12, 2019
Unit 5 board to decide if it needs help in superintendent’s search
Diane Robertson, partner of the consulting firm School Exec Connect, addressed the Unit 5 School Board Wednesday night. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – A consul...
Sep 12, 2019
Frustration felt as Unit 5 tries to fix First Student bus troubles
Unit 5 Superintendent Mark Daniel and School Board President Barry Hitchins at Wednesday night’s school board meeting, held at Parkside Junior High School. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC)...
Sep 12, 2019
Members of Post 635 and 56 remember 9/11 during ceremony
Members of American Legion Post 635 and 56 folded an American Flag during a ceremony on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – On the footsteps of the McLean Coun...
Sep 11, 2019
Daniel: Transportation has always been complex issue for Unit 5
Unit 5 Superintendent Mark Daniel spoke Wednesday morning with WJBC’s Scott Miller and Katherine Murphy. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – So far this school year, transportatio...
Sep 11, 2019
Pritzker: Enrollment numbers show investment in education
Gov. JB Pritzker spoke Wednesday morning with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo Governor JB Pritzker/Twitter) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Gov. JB Pritzker is thrilled about enrollment at Ill...
Sep 11, 2019
Carrillo wins approval for cannabis task force, though council diminishes her role
The Bloomington City Council voted Monday night to create a task force that will recommend how the city can implement the state’s new law legalizing recreational use of marijuana. (Photo by Howa...
Sep 10, 2019
