Category Archives: Local News
Veto session could begin with effort to ban flavored vape, tobacco products
Because there aren't many vetoes to deal with, other issues could come up, ranging from cleaning up gambling expansion legislation, regulating vaping, student-athlete compensation, and downstate polic...
Oct 25, 2019
UPDATED: Connect Transit’s McCurdy claims he did not mislead Normal Council
Connect Transit Vice Chair Ryan Whitehouse (left) and Chairman Mike McCurdy (right) answered questions from Normal Town Council members at the council’s October 7 meeting. (Photo by Howard Packo...
Oct 25, 2019
Bright spots shine in Illinois education
Some advocates expressed concern about what happens after high school (Photo Pixabay) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD– Even though Illinois has implemented a new education funding formula, there is...
Oct 24, 2019
Consultant to study costs if Unit 5 runs its own bus service
A consultant is studying the feasibility of an in-house bus system and other options to help solve Unit 5’s transportation problems. (Photo by Blake Haas/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL ...
Oct 24, 2019
Modest economic growth seen to reduce District 87 tax rate
District 87 Chief Financial Officer Colin Manahan briefs the school board about next year’s tax levy.(Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Property owners ...
Oct 24, 2019
Dietmeier leaves Bloomington-Normal EDC to join Rivian
Zach Dietmeier was EDC Vice President for three years. (Photo courtesy Zach Dietmeier) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Vice President Zach Dietmeier...
Oct 23, 2019
Illinois Innocence Project welcomes woman who’s free thanks to research
Bunch says new technology determined her little boy died of smoke inhalation from a smoldering fire, rather than of burns from a hot arson fire. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD R...
Oct 23, 2019
CAT drops full year profit per share outlook after dismal third quarter numbers
Caterpillar release its third quarter financial report Wednesday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Caterpillar) By HOI-ABC DEERFIELD – Caterpillar saw a lot of red in the third quarter. In their ...
Oct 23, 2019
Central Illinois, St. Louis, Chicago among top 50 ‘rattiest’ metro areas
The central Illinois region, consisting of the Champaign, Springfield and Decatur, ranked 36th on the national list. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Central Ill...
Oct 23, 2019
Illinois lawmakers return next week for fall session
Illinois lawmakers return to Springfield Monday. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – State Rep. Dan Brady and other lawmakers are preparing to return to Springfield next week fo...
Oct 23, 2019
