Category Archives: Local News
Rivian Automotive to host Chamber, EDC event
Earlier this spring, the Rivian Automotive plant stored Volkwagen models caught up in an emissions scandal. (Photo Teslarati.com/Jim Finch)By Eric StockNORMAL – Local economic developers are off...
May 11, 2017
Minonk man killed in Livingston County crash
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office and Coroner’s Office are investigating a fatal crash near Flanagan. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)By Eric StockPONTIAC – The Livingsto...
May 11, 2017
Rep. Brady sees hope for Illinois budget deal
(WJBC file photo)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – State Representative Dan Brady of Bloomington sees some light at the end of the tunnel to resolve two-years of budget gridlock in Springfi...
May 09, 2017
Tiritilli loses vote in Normal mayor’s discovery recount
Normal Mayor Chris Koos (left) watches over the discovery recount at the McLean County Clerk’s office. (Photo Facebook/McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael.)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON ...
May 09, 2017
Bloomington plans to create transportation committee
Bloomington’s City Council is expected to approve creating a transportation commission on May 22. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington city officials say creating a new ...
May 09, 2017
Bloomington creates downtown task force
A nine-member commission will produce a report on downtown Bloomington by the end of the year for the city council to review. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Bloomingt...
May 09, 2017
Division Street in Normal to close
(Photo courtesy Pixabay)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Westbound Division Street between Allin and Lee streets will be closed starting at 8:00 a.m. Monday until approximately 3 p.m. Wednesday, weather pe...
May 08, 2017
Rodgers’ burial part of Evergreen Cemetery’s prolific history
Josh Rodgers was laid to rest Saturday at Evergreen Cemetery in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Evergreen Cemetery)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – The solemn and patriotic events of recen...
May 08, 2017
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
