Category Archives: Local News
Unit 5 hires superintendent’s search consultant, launches new sport, adopts budget
Illinois Wesleyan University fields men’s and women’s lacrosse teams. (iwusport.com photo) By Howard PackowitzUnit 5 is hiring a consultant to help find the next superintendent who wi...
Sep 26, 2019
First Student frustrations prompt Unit 5 School Board to consider other bus service providers
The Unit 5 School Board wants to consider other bus service companies to provide transportation service next school year. (Photo from flickr/flequi) By Howard Packowitz The Unit 5 School Board ...
Sep 26, 2019
Former District 87 School Board member fills vacant seat
This is the second time Kiasha Henry has been appointed to the board. (Photo District 87) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The District 87 School Board has selected a former board member to fi...
Sep 25, 2019
Police probing aggravated battery case in Downtown Bloomington
Police said the incident happened Saturday at 2:36 a.m. in the 400 block of North Main Street. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Police are asking for the public’s help ...
Sep 25, 2019
Blue Ridge Board of Education will post offers made by each side
The two sides are scheduled to meet again Oct. 9. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil Doyle FARMER CITY – The Blue Ridge Board of Education said it will publicly post the offers made by each side aft...
Sep 25, 2019
Winning $400K lottery ticket sold in Saunemin
Winners have one year to claim prizes. (Logo Facebook/Illinois Lottery) By Neil Doyle SAUNEMIN – The Illinois Lottery announced Wednesday a gas station in Livingston County sold a $400,00...
Sep 25, 2019 (Photo courtesy: Illinois Lottery)
IDOT seeks 900 snowplow drivers; no small feat in booming economy
The Illinois Department of Transportation is hoping to fill its annual snowplow operator ranks, but the booming economy and demand for drivers has thinned the applicant pool. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay)...
Sep 25, 2019
Majority of crops reported in good-to-excellent condition
From flooded fields early in the year to good-to excellent condition is good news for farmers in Illinois (Shane McGraw/flickr) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD– Depending on where you were in Illin...
Sep 25, 2019
Connect Transit awards electric bus contract despite Bloomington council member’s objection
Bloomington City Council member Donna Boelen addressed the Connect Transit Board of Trustees on Tuesday. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – The Connect Transi...
Sep 25, 2019
Blue Ridge teachers threaten October strike, two sides “miles apart” on key issues
Blue Ridge teachers and other district employees can strike as soon as October 21.(Pixabay) By Howard PackowitzFARMER CITY – Teachers and other union employees for Blue Ridge School Distric...
Sep 25, 2019
