Category Archives: Local News
Rep. Brady, two Democratic hopefuls square off on progressive tax
Illinois House candidates Jill Blair, incumbent Rep. Dan Brady, and Ben Webb took part in a forum at Bloomington’s Wayman AME Church on issues impacting seniors.(Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) ...
May 04, 2018
Normal’s welcoming resolution offers ‘check and balance’ before police work with ICE
Immigration advocates are expected to attend Monday night’s Normal Town Council meeting. Council members are expected to vote on a welcoming city resolution. (File photo by Howard ...
May 03, 2018
Manufacturer plans to open Normal facility, bring 40-50 jobs
The plant is located on Paper Chase St. along Old Route 66 in Normal. (Google Maps) By Greg Halbleib NORMAL – A manufacturer plans to bring about 50 jobs to the community when it opens a plant i...
May 03, 2018
Convicted local sex offender charged in new child molestation case
James Shields of Bloomington is charged with child molestation at the same time he’s on probation for another sex crime. (McLean County Jail photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON –...
May 03, 2018
Bloomington Rotary Club honors impactful educators
(Left to right) Jen Weaver, Claire Michaels, club president Dave Rutledge, Judy Szabo, and Suzie Hutton. The Rotary Club honored the four educators today for their hard work in the classroom. (Photo b...
May 03, 2018
Normal updates mulch loading hours
Normal is offering free mulch when supplies are available. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By WJBC Staff NORMAL – Normal’s Public Works Department has announced new hours for mulch loading starti...
May 02, 2018
Scalise visits Springfield for US Rep. Davis
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise hosted a fundraiser for U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy house.gov) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – GOP House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of L...
May 02, 2018
County panel backs south Bloomington solar farm
Cypress Creek Renewables plans to build a solar energy farm in south Bloomington. It would be the company’s fourth solar farm in McLean County. (Photo courtesy Cypress Creek Renewables/ Facebook...
May 02, 2018
Bloomington partners with NAACP to diversify city workforce
Bloomington’s human resources department is joining forces with the local chapter of the NAACP to diversify the city government’s workforce. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packo...
May 01, 2018
ISU group releases survey on how to keep students tied to community
ISU Assistant Director of Service Learning Harriett Steinbach presented results of the community involvement survey on Tuesday. (Photo Ashley Antonini/WJBC) By Ashley Antonini NORMAL – An Illino...
May 01, 2018
