Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington seeking feedback on removing traffic signals
The Bloomington Public Works Department is asking for residents’ input on whether or not the city should remove some traffic signals. (Flickr/DavidLofink)By Coty Diaz/WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – ...
May 19, 2018
Unit 5 board backs TIF extension for Uptown Normal
Normal Mayor Chris Koos and Councilman Jeff Fritzen attend Thursday’s special meeting of the Unit 5 School Board.(Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – The To...
May 18, 2018
Bloomington man found unfit to be tried for wife’s murder
A judge has found Monroe Elbert unfit to stand trial for the murder of his wife, Nicole, at their Bloomington apartment in February.(Nicole Elbert Facebook and Bloomington Police) By Howard Pac...
May 17, 2018
‘Bench of hope’ dedicated to two organ donors
Handcrafted bench with purple ribbons dedicated to Michael Collins and Olivia Sonetz. (Crystal Donaldson) By Crystal Donaldson NORMAL – Two lives were honored Thursday afternoon with a be...
May 17, 2018
Simple steps to financial health for graduates
Country Financial gives graduates tips to succeed financially. (Pixabay) By Crystal Donaldson BLOOMINGTON – Country Financial is giving graduates a few ‘Simple Steps’ to become finan...
May 17, 2018
EDC shares Rauner’s concerns about Illinois business climate
Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Interim CEO Mike O’Grady says the community has a lot to offer prospective businesses despite the state’s financial woes. (BN EDC)By Eric St...
May 17, 2018
Governor’s surprise phone call to WJBC: ‘I love Rivian’
Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks with a Rivian executive after announcing the electric automaker would move into the former Mitsubishi plant in Normal. (WJBC file photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON &#...
May 16, 2018
Heartland College board backs TIF extension for Uptown Normal
Heartland Community College trustees voted 5-2 Tuesday in favor of extending a portion of Uptown Normal’s tax increment financing district for another 12 years.(File photo by Howard Packowitz/WJ...
May 15, 2018
Local teen takes case to city council for new Boys and Girls Club building
Teenager Desy Adams addressed the Bloomington City Council Monday night (Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington teenager says the local Boys and Girls Club is lik...
May 15, 2018
Normal Township supervisor questions expansion of Normal TIF district
Normal Township Supervisor Sarah Grammer said Normal has incentive options for businesses other than expanding the tax increment financing district.(Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Greg Halbleib NORMAL R...
May 15, 2018
