Category Archives: Local News
Renner: Non-partisan city election commission should run all county elections
All county elections should be handled by the non-partisan city election commission, according to Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner. He said elected officials like County Clerk Kathy Michael should not be...
Aug 14, 2018
Elderly woman dies in Woodford County crash
A woman was killed, her husband injured when their pickup truck carrying a camper trailer rolled off I-74 between Carlock and Goodfield. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15) By Howard...
Aug 13, 2018
Governor signs law in Normal increasing beer choices at Illinois brewers
Gov. Bruce Rauner signed the law expanding what small breweries can serve on Saturday at DESTIHL Brewery in Normal. (Facebook/Gov. Bruce Rauner) By Illinois Radio Network NORMAL – One of ...
Aug 13, 2018
AG sues Clinton trucking firm over diesel leak
The attorney general’s office says H & M Trucking has hired an environmental consultant to oversee the emergency cleanup. (Google Maps) By Greg Halbleib CLINTON – Illinois Attor...
Aug 13, 2018
Normal’s Lorenz: Local governments can’t close the door on sports complex idea
Normal Town Council member Kathleen Lorenz wants local governments to continue studying the idea of a multi-sports complex for the Twin-Cities By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – A Normal...
Aug 13, 2018
Man rollerblading cross-country to raise money skates his way through Bloomington
Mike Lempko, who is skating across the country to raise money, skated his way through the Twin Cities on Friday. (WMBD)By WMBDBLOOMINGTON – When you think rollerblading, you probably picture doi...
Aug 11, 2018
Chairman McIntyre to seek consensus on state’s attorney pick
McLean County Board Chairman John McIntyre pledges to involve the entire county board in nominating someone to replace departing State’s Attorney Jason Chambers. (File photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) ...
Aug 10, 2018
Grocer asks city’s OK for customers to buy, drink booze at store
Green Top Grocery cooperative is asking the Bloomington City Council to adopt a new liquor license classification. It would allow customers to buy packaged beer and wine, and allow them to have a drin...
Aug 09, 2018
Weaver supports term limits in Illinois
Peoria’s Chuck Weaver doesn’t want to see term limits imposed nationally, but supports them in Illinois. (Facebook/Chuck Weaver) By RFD Radio Network PEORIA – State Senator Chuck Wea...
Aug 09, 2018
Normal’s Lorenz seeks second Town Council term
Normal Town Council member Kathleen Lorenz (right) announced Wednesday she’s running for a second term. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – The 2019...
Aug 09, 2018
