Category Archives: Local News
IDOT requests feedback regarding state’s transportation system
A stretch of Veterans Parkway was recently resurfaced by IDOT. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Illinois residents have the chance to give their feedback regarding the state's t...
Dec 05, 2019
Bloomington-Normal leaders discuss Connect Transit, recreational marijuana
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner (from left), Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason, Normal Mayor Chris Koos, and Normal City Manager Pam Reece were key speakers at the event hosted at Illinois Wesleyan U...
Dec 05, 2019
Apartment targeted in north Normal shooting
Normal Police said several shots were fired into an apartment in north Normal early Thursday morning. (File photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – Normal Police said so...
Dec 05, 2019
State’s Attorney’s office sides with county board in auditor’s bookkeeping dispute
McLean County Auditor Michelle Anderson. (File photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County State’s Attorney’s office weighed in Wednesd...
Dec 05, 2019
Public set to take “deep dive” into Normal council issues at Thursday night summit
(From Town of Normal) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – Normal’s town government is hosting a citizens’ summit Thursday night to help elected leaders develop a strategic plan. The ...
Dec 05, 2019
Democrat Mark Haasis to challenge LaHood for 18th Congressional District
Mark Haasis. (Facebook/Haasis For Congress) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – A Peoria Democrat will challenge incumbent Republican Darin LaHood for Illinois’ 18th Congressional District....
Dec 04, 2019
Decline in hunter participation in Illinois part of nationwide trend
The decline has led to Illinois prioritizing conservation efforts less. (Facebook/Illinois Department of Natural Resources) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A decline in hunter participat...
Dec 04, 2019
Georgia governor appoints McLean County native to U.S. Senate
Kelly Loeffler (right) and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (left). (Photo Twitter/Kelly Loeffler) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp appointed McLean County native Kelly Loeffler...
Dec 04, 2019
OSF offers tips for healthy holiday season
Wellness Coordinator Matt Janus at OSF St. James in Pontiac said one key for a healthy holiday season is controlling food portions. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – It’s ...
Dec 04, 2019
Local Honor Flights use donations to get veterans to D.C. for reflection, honor
From Quincy to Chicago to Springfield and beyond, there are six Honor Flight regional hubs in Illinois. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIED – Nonprofit groups across...
Dec 04, 2019
