Category Archives: Local News
With clock ticking, ethics reforms remain elusive at statehouse
Democratic state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit said she expects a task force to address the issues. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Leaders from both sides of the aisl...
Nov 13, 2019
Local pension consolidation proposal passes committee despite objections to changes
State Rep. Mark Batinick said the last-minute amendment removed management on a municipal level from being able to present information in duty-disability cases. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois ...
Nov 13, 2019
Illinois task force to reduce property taxes misses report deadline, all but guaranteeing no action this year
The Illinois Property Tax Relief Task Force had an October 31st deadline to send the governor and the General Assembly its initial suggestions to address the state's high property taxes, but as of Tue...
Nov 13, 2019
Unified Bloomington council wants no change in property tax bills
Bloomington City Council members on Tuesday voted unanimously to accept preliminary tax levy estimates for next year that should hold the line on the city’s share of property owners’ tax b...
Nov 13, 2019
UPDATED: One dead in I-74 crash
Illinois State Police and the Tazewell County Coroner are investigating a fatal crash on I-74 near Morton involving two semis and a passenger car. (File photo from Illinois State Police/Facebook)By Ho...
Nov 12, 2019
Jury selected in Cynthia Baker murder trial, witnesses begin testifying Wednesday
Cynthia Baker, 41, of Normal, in McLean County Court Tuesday. (Photo courtesy HOI-ABC) By HOI-ABCBLOOMINGTON – The jury trial for a woman accused of killing her boyfriend’s 8-year-old...
Nov 12, 2019
One person killed in crash on I-74 near Morton
The fatal crash happened around noon Tuesday. (Photo courtesy Illinois State Police/Facebook) By Neil Doyle and HOI-ABCTAZEWELL COUNTY – A three-car crash on eastbound Interstate 74 Tuesday...
Nov 12, 2019
ISP diverting traffic off I-74 after crash near Morton
The crash happened on I-74 at milepost 104, near Morton, according to Illinois State Police. (Photo Illinois State Police/Facebook) By Neil Doyle MORTON – A crash eastbound on Interstate ...
Nov 12, 2019
McLean County farmer recognized for ag education
John Olson, of McLean, spoke with WJBC’s Marc Strauss. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – A farmer from McLean County has been recognized statewide for helping others lea...
Nov 12, 2019
Bloomington City Council to honor late civil rights leader remembered as “gentle soul”
Former Bloomington-Normal NAACP President Merlin Kennedy died October 18. He was 92. (File Photo from the McLean County Museum of History) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bl...
Nov 12, 2019
