Category Archives: Local News
Rep. Davis welcomes walkouts: Students ‘deserve to be heard’
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis talked to students on Tuesday at Central A&M High School in Moweaqua. (Photo courtesy Rodney Davis) By Eric Stock MOWEAQUA – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Taylorville, sai...
Mar 14, 2018
Blood drive to honor 9-year-old battling brain tumor
Daelin Tolin has been receiving platelet transfusions since August.(WJBC courtesy photo) By Crystal Donaldson COLFAX – Every two seconds in the United States someone is in need of blood, accordi...
Mar 14, 2018
Liquor commission awaits delinquent tax payments from two Bloomington restaurants
Bloomington’s Liquor Commission held off on penalties for the time being against two restaurants for failiing to pay their city taxes. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMING...
Mar 14, 2018
Aldermen want to raise fines on problem landlords, but likely won’t hire more inspectors
A fire destroyed much of a 12-unit apartment building on Gettysburg Dr. on Feb. 10. The blaze prompted a review by city leaders into landlord compliance with city codes. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC) ...
Mar 13, 2018
Government panel unanimously backs wind farm for far northeastern McLean County
The McLean County Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously for a special use permit allowing for 58 wind turbines in far northeastern McLean County. (Photo courtesy Jim Fischer) By Howard Pack...
Mar 13, 2018
Bloomington council approves cheaper Towanda Barnes-Ireland Grove upgrade
Bloomington aldermen voted unanimously Monday night to spend $370,000 for a free-flow right turn lane at the intersection of Towanda Barnes and Ireland Grove Roads, on Bloomington’s far east sid...
Mar 12, 2018
Feds turn down initial request for Normal pedestrian underpass grant
Normal City Manager Mark Peterson said the town will likely submit another grant request.(WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib NORMAL – The Town of Normal has been turned down for a $16 million fed...
Mar 12, 2018
Road signs stolen near Saybrook
While some signs were stolen, others including this marker were damaged by gunshots. (Photo Facebook/McLean County Sheriff’s Department) By Greg Halbleib SAYBROOK – The McLean County Sheri...
Mar 12, 2018
Rep. Davis worries North Korea won’t give up nuclear weapons
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis is skeptical about President Trump’s chances for success when he meets with the North Korean leader. (WJBC file photo)By Howard PackowitzCentral Illinois Congressman...
Mar 12, 2018
St. Patrick’s Day 5K dedicated to Joshua Rodgers
U.S. Army Ranger Joshua Rodgers of Bloomington was killed in action last year while serving in Afghanistan. This year’s Saint Patrick’s Day 5K will be held in his honor. (Photo courtesy Ro...
Mar 11, 2018
