Category Archives: Local News
Two Democrats oppose “routine” county board appointment
Former McLean County Board member Ryan Scritchlow when he was sworn into office in September 2017.(WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – What was intended to be a routine mat...
Sep 18, 2019
McLean County sees flat tax rate despite six percent spending boost
McLean County Administrator Camille Rodriguez. (File photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – McLean County’s new administrator proposes a $102.8 million dol...
Sep 17, 2019
State Sen. Manar: new bill will ‘help lower’ cost of insulin
Megan Blair spoke at a news conference with State Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill), who is the sponsor of the bill. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl\WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – It almost so...
Sep 17, 2019
ISU announces new Multicultural Center, $10 million USDA grant
ISU President Larry Dietz during his State of the University address Tuesday. (Blake Haas/WJBC) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – A new campus Multicultural Center was revealed by Illinois State Uni...
Sep 17, 2019
Durbin: Vaping companies mirroring tactics of Big Tobacco
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin at the McLean County Democratic Party headquarters in Downtown Bloomington. (Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Illinois' senior U.S. Senator is call...
Sep 17, 2019
Illinois lawmakers file legislation aimed at ‘making it impossible’ for companies to use ethylene oxide
With Sterigenics poised to reopen, Illinois lawmakers look toward stricter requirements for use of cancer-causing chemical.(Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illino...
Sep 17, 2019
Bloomington leaders to decide soon whether to allow marijuana sales
Members of Bloomington’s cannabis task force will be named in the coming days. (Photo from Facebook/Medical Marijuana Inc.) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s cannab...
Sep 16, 2019
New lawsuit filed for ‘deceptive marketing practices’ against drug companies
Another lawsuit has been filed by the Illinois Attorney General's office targeting several opioid manufacturing companies. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD ̵...
Sep 16, 2019
UPDATE: Superintendent responds after Blue Ridge teachers prepare for possible strike
Blue Ridge Superintendent Susan Wilson released a brief statement Monday addressing the strike exploratory committee formed by the district’s teachers. (WJBC File Photo) By Neil DoyleFARMER...
Sep 16, 2019
ISP: 11 people injured after crash in Tazewell County
State Police said the crash is still under investigation. (Photo courtesy Heart of Illinois ABC) By Neil DoyleTAZEWELL COUNTY – Illinois State Police said a crash Monday morning on Intersta...
Sep 16, 2019
