Category Archives: Local News
NLRB rules in favor of Illinois man to hold vote to scrap union
The National Labor Relations Board ruled late last month that Robert Gentry, a worker at Pinnacle Foods in St. Elmo, will be allowed to conduct a union decertification vote. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File...
Nov 05, 2019
March of Dimes gives Illinois D+ on maternal, infant health
Nationally, at least one out of every three dollars spent on preterm birth is on non-clinical services such as intervention, education, social services and labor market losses. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/F...
Nov 05, 2019
Normal council backs off from property tax hike for pension funding
Normal Mayor Chris Koos (center) supports temporarily scaling back pension funding to hold the line on property taxes. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – Normal To...
Nov 05, 2019
Bloomington Public Library celebrates National Novel Writing Month with Local Authors Fair
Author Alexander Germanis talks about writing with visitors (photo by A.J. Harris/WJBC)By A.J. HarrisBLOOMINGTON – For prospective authors and creative writers, November has become known as Nati...
Nov 05, 2019
Champaign County student finds needle in piece of Halloween candy
The school district said update will be provided when more information is available. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil DoyleMAHOMET – Authorities are investigating after a needle was found in Hallowe...
Nov 04, 2019
AAA: Gas prices down in Bloomington
Gasoline prices Monday in Peoria are $2.56 and $2.51 in Springfield. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Gasoline prices have remained steady across the country compared to last week...
Nov 04, 2019
Exelon CEO talks corruption probe, executive’s sudden departure
Exelon executives would not say if the investigation is limited to Illinois. (Courtesy Exelon Corp.) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – In the company’s first earnings call since news...
Nov 04, 2019
Developer remembered for wielding power to spur Twin-City’s growth
Jack Snyder died October 31. He was 90 years old. (Photo from Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home.) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Two former Twin-City mayors who presided over ...
Nov 04, 2019
BPD: Man holds steak knife against woman’s throat
Andre Banks was arrested this weekend for allegedly holding a steak knife to a woman’s throat during a domestic dispute. (Photo McLean County Sheriff’s Office) By Howard Packowitz B...
Nov 03, 2019
Normal landowners to foot the bill for increased pension obligations
Normal Town staff is proposing a property tax increase to cover rising pension costs. (Photo courtesy Flickr/401K2012) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – Property taxes are expected to rise in ...
Nov 03, 2019
