Category Archives: Local News
Teacher’s raise has a chance
State Sen. Andy Manar is sponsoring a minimum wage bill for teachers (PHOTO:Dave Dahl) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD– To the list of bills which former Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed — ...
Feb 06, 2019
Renner: Uptown project won’t damage Bloomington-Normal partnership
Trail East is planned for the northeast portion of Uptown Circle, and contain three floors of office space, a first-floor food court, and residences on the fifth floor. (Bush Construction, Farnsworth ...
Feb 06, 2019
Davis visits CIRA employees impacted by shutdown
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis visited the Central Illinois Regional Airports Monday to speak with TSA Agents impacted by the government shutdown. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Il...
Feb 04, 2019
Sen. Durbin sees immediate legal battle over border wall
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin commented on the border wall dispute during a Friday evening appearance at the new McLean County Democratic Party headquarters in Downtown Bloomington By Howard Packowitz ...
Feb 04, 2019
Man Robbed at Gunpoint Near ISU
Three men, one of whom was armed with a gun, robbed another man late Sunday night. (A.J. Harris/WJBC file photo) By A.J. Harris NORMAL – Normal Police responded to a call about an armed r...
Feb 04, 2019
Shots Fired Sunday Morning in Bloomington
For the second time in four days, Bloomington Police responded to early morning reports of shots being fired. (WJBC file Photo) By A.J. Harris BLOOMINGTON – For the second time in ...
Feb 04, 2019
Sen. Durbin praises McLean County Democrats for party’s statewide success, eyes own re-election plans
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin greets the party faithful Friday night at the new McLean County Democratic Party headquarters in Downtown Bloomington. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/ WJBC) By Howard Packowit...
Feb 01, 2019
Abraham Lincoln letter returns to McLean County
McLean County Museum executive director Adam Lovell (left) and Lincoln historian Guy Fraker unveil the letter written by Abraham Lincoln in 1859. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON –...
Feb 01, 2019
Ward 2 council hopefuls set for February 10 debate
A February 10 debate is scheduled for the two candidates running for alderman in Ward 2, covering Bloomington’s southeast side. The debate will be held at 6 p.m. at the Luther Oaks retirement co...
Feb 01, 2019
Local restaurant manager: community came through to help homeless in cold snap
Applebee’s at Veterans Parkway and Eastland Drive opened its doors as a warming center for the homeless during the brutal cold snap.(Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BL...
Jan 31, 2019
