Category Archives: Local News
Council newcomers question accuracy of meeting minutes, town’s purchasing policy
Stan Nord (left) and Karyn Smith (right) were elected to the Normal Town Council earlier this year. (File photo from Facebook/Nord for Normal) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – Normal’s cit...
Oct 08, 2019
Normal council gears up for key decisions on recreation marijuana sales
Normal City Attorney Brian Day speaks to the town council about recreational cannabis sales during Monday night’s council work session. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzB...
Oct 08, 2019
Illinois fire officials offer safety tips for Fire Prevention Week
Governor J.B. Pritzker has proclaimed this week as Illinois Fire Prevention week. (Photo courtesy: File/WJBC)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker has proclaimed this week as...
Oct 07, 2019
Latest offers posted between Blue Ridge School District, union
The earliest the union could legally strike is Oct. 28. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil Doyle FARMER CITY – Contract offers between the Blue Ridge School District and the union representing teach...
Oct 07, 2019
McLean County Board member announces re-election bid
The Bloomington Republican was first elected to the board in 2010. (Photo Susan Schafer/Twitter) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – A Republican on the McLean County Board has announced her cand...
Oct 07, 2019
Illinois Wesleyan selects Anthony Lunsford as Head Bowling coach
Illinois Wesleyan made the announcement on Monday. (Photo courtesy: Illinois Wesleyan University) By IWU Communications/Katie Gonzales BLOOMINGTON – Anthony Lunsford, former collegiate bowling s...
Oct 07, 2019
IRS announces assistance to farmers forced to sell livestock in some Illinois counties
Farmers in Hancock, Henderson, Mercer, Rock Island and Warren are eligible for federal assistance. (Photo courtesy Facebook/IL Corn) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois farmers and ...
Oct 07, 2019
Northern Illinois corruption more costly than rest of state to businesses, study estimates
Chicago's businesses pay an average of $22 million in "corruption costs" compared to the average firm in central Illinois. (Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Corrup...
Oct 07, 2019
Illinois drivers paid $100 million more in gas taxes in first month of tax increase
Some have raised concerns about waste and abuse after federal agents raided the officers of Illinois Senate Transportation Committee Chairman Martin Sandoval, D-Chicago, last month (Photo courtesy Fac...
Oct 07, 2019
New report ranks Illinois as least ‘tax-friendly’ state
Illinois’ overall tax burden could make it more difficult for the state to attract new residents, Mengle said. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois ...
Oct 07, 2019
