Category Archives: Local News
County Board’s vice chair thinks he knows Rauner’s view on Rivian
McLean County Board vice chairman Jim Soeldner of Ellsworth (Photo courtesty mcleancountyil.gov) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – McLean County Board vice chairman Jim Soeldner said he susp...
May 23, 2018
YWCA McLean County honors 2018 Women of Distinction
2018 YWCA McLean County Women of Distinction honorees are (left to right)Samantha Herrell, Colleen Kannaday, Marilyn Tarver. Angelique Racki, Alicia Lenard, Laura Beavers, Brandy McNalis, and Marie De...
May 22, 2018
Rivian to reveal two vehicles this November
Rivian plans to unveil two of its vehicles this fall, staying on track with the company’s goal of starting vehicle production in 2019. (Courtesy WMBD) By Patrick Baron NORMAL – Rivian Auto...
May 22, 2018
Bloomington, Normal set holiday, summer public works schedule
Recycling pickup will continue in Bloomington-Normal on Memorial Day. (WJBC file photo) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Public Works crews will collect household garbage and recycling on...
May 22, 2018
Karch: Public backs removal of downtown traffic signals
Jim Karch said public feedback indicates residents want some traffic signals in downtown Bloomington removed, but there is still some uncertainty of what would replace them. (Eric Stock/WJBC) By Patri...
May 22, 2018
Chambers: Death penalty burden of proof wording must be exact
While McLean County State’s Attorney Jason Chambers believes the death penalty could be a useful tool, he stresses care in wording what constitutes guilt beyond all doubt. (WJBC file photo) By P...
May 21, 2018
Unit 5 chief: School security a ‘national crisis’
In light of the latest school shootings in Dixon, Illinois and Santa Fe, Texas, Unit 5 Superintendent Mark Daniel says school security must go beyond metal detectors and security guards. (WJBC file ph...
May 21, 2018
Heartland to name quad after retiring president Widmer
Heartland Community College is naming its quad after retiring President Rob Widmer.(WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – Heartland Community College is paying tribute to its retiring pr...
May 21, 2018
Expect high gas and crowded roads Memorial Day weekend
AAA Auto Club says to expect 2.1 times more traffic in Illinois Memorial day weekend. (Pixabay) By Crystal Donaldson BLOOMINGTON – AAA Auto Club released a new survey finding nearly 42 million A...
May 20, 2018
The Autism Place will raise money and awareness with yard sale
TAP is accepting donations for its yard sale on June 2. (Wikimedia/Michael Rivera) By Crystal Donaldson BLOOMINGTON – The Friends of the Autism Place are collecting items for a community yard sa...
May 20, 2018
