Category Archives: Local News
Illinois’ small businesses have less than four months to adhere to new rules and protections for their workers
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill into law last month that's intended to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio Network/ Cole LauterbachSPRINGFIELD ...
Sep 16, 2019
Some state lawmakers want to phase out the use of ethylene oxide
Some state lawmakers want to phase out the use of ethylene oxide. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Some state lawmakers want to phase out the use of ethylene oxide from most ...
Sep 16, 2019
Sustainable farming catching on in Illinois
Bruce Henrikson, program coordinator for S.T.A.R. (Saving Tomorrow's Agriculture Resources) at the Champaign County Soil and Water Conservation District, says participating farmers can evaluate how "s...
Sep 16, 2019
Blue Ridge teachers prepare for possible strike
The union representing teachers in Blue Ridge Community Unit District 18 are forming a strike exploratory committee because they’re not happy with progress in contract negotiations with the scho...
Sep 16, 2019
UPDATED: State Fire Marshall to investigate downtown Pontiac blaze
The State Fire Marshall will investigate what caused the fire that destroyed Wright Furniture’s warehouse and Duffy Ambulance Service’s living quarters and garage in Downtown Pontiac.(Cat ...
Sep 15, 2019
Fire tears through Pontiac businesses
Firefighters continue to put out hot spots well into the afternoon. (photo by A.J. Harris/WJBC) By A.J. Harris PONTIAC – At just before 11:00 in the morning Saturday, an employee of Wright's Fur...
Sep 15, 2019
Normal Council’s Cummings seeks Rep. Brady’s Illinois House Seat
Normal Town Council member Chemberly Cummings is a Democratic candidate for representative in the 105th Illinois House District. (Photo courtesy normal.org) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON R...
Sep 13, 2019
New report: 17 percent of Illinois’ public school students considered “chronically absent”
A new report shines a light on chronic absence at schools and points a finger back at the institutional environment, not just a child's home life. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network...
Sep 13, 2019
Gov. Pritzker’s chief of staff debriefs recent Japan international trade talks
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker stayed home during the talks recovering from a broken leg. (Photo courtesy JP Pritzker) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The point person on Illinois' recent trade visit to J...
Sep 13, 2019
Ex-city council member Schmidt honored for two decades of public service
Former City Council member Karen Schmidt sits on the bench dedicated in her honor along with sons Jacob (left) and Jonas (right).(Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON &#...
Sep 13, 2019
