Category Archives: Local News
State lawmakers approve TIF extension for Uptown Normal
The Illinois Legislature has approved a 12 year extension for a portion of Uptown Normal’s tax increment financing district. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – The Town ...
May 31, 2018
Gibson City man gets 20 years for stabbing wife, another man in Saybrook
A judge sentenced Arthur Corry of Gibson City to 20 years in prison for attempted murder. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – One of the victims of an at...
May 31, 2018
Labor leader wants local workers used in TIF developments
Mike Matejka said taxing bodies would receive maximum returns from the TIF investment when local labor is used. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz and Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – A loc...
May 31, 2018
Illinois lawmakers ratify Equal Rights Amendment, Senate passes balanced budget
At the State Capitol Wednesday night, the Illinois Senate passed a balanced budget while the Illinois House gave final passage to the Equal Rights Amendment. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz...
May 30, 2018
Alderman sees ‘harmony’ as council adopts civilian police board rules
This is the brochure to be distributed to the public by Bloomington’s Public Safety and Community Relations Board (Photo file by Blake Haas) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Almost...
May 30, 2018
Bloomington aldermen hear District 87’s objections on TIF incentives
Bloomington aldermen decided to hold off until next month a decision on a set of guidelines for the city to follow when offering tax increment financing to developers. (File photo by Patrick Baron/WJB...
May 30, 2018
Rasmussen one of three finalists for next Bloomington city manager
Interim Bloomington City Manager Steve Rasmussen is one of three finalists for the position of Bloomington City Manager, along with Decatur City Manager Tim Gleason and Washington City Administrator J...
May 29, 2018
Veterinary program offers loans to graduating veterinarians
The Illinois Veterinary and Training Program provides a loan to those graduating from vet school. (Pixabay) By RFD Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The agriculture industry could always use more vete...
May 29, 2018
Bloomington PD investigates donut shop robbery
Bloomington Police are investigating an armed robbery of the Dunkin’ Donuts on East Oakland Avenue on Sunday. (Facebook/Bloomington Police) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Police have released...
May 29, 2018
Discover history and river critters on tour of Letcher Basin
Parkland Foundation plans to tour Letcher Basin. (ParkLandsFoundation)By Crystal DonaldsonWOODFORD COUNTY – ParkLands Foundation is inviting nature and history lovers to join in a tour of Letche...
May 29, 2018
