Category Archives: Local News
Oakland Avenue in Bloomington to close
(Photo courtesy Pixabay) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington Water Department will be making an emergency water main repair on Oakland Avenue between South Clinton and South Robi...
Mar 05, 2018
Rivian pledges more transparency as electric vehicle maker moves closer to production
Rivian Automotive CEO RJ Scaringe,(middle) seen here with Gov. Bruce Rauner, said company executives have been intentionally quiet about their plans until now. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BL...
Mar 05, 2018
Advocates call for support of gun rights
Advocates voice their desire to maintain their gun rights while lawmakers examine ways to regulate gun control. (Photo Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – Over 100 advocates of th...
Mar 04, 2018
Rivian CEO sees electric vehicle production in 2020 with some self-driving capability
Rivian CEO R.J. Scaringe (Photo from Rivian Automotive website) By Howard Packowitz The head of Rivian Automotive said the electric vehicle manufacturer is on track toward producing a five passenger t...
Mar 03, 2018
Normal Police remember canine partner Gunner like a member of the family
The late Normal Police dog Gunner, seen here with his handler, Officer Shane Bachman. Gunner died Friday morning after suffering from arthritis and other ailments.(Normal Police Department photo) By H...
Mar 02, 2018
Proposed contract for Normal’s Reece at $185,000
Pamela Reece has worked for the Town of Normal since 1991. (Photo courtesy Town of Normal) By Howard Packowitz The first woman to hold the title of city manager in Normal will make $185,000 a y...
Mar 02, 2018
Samantha Street and Morgan Street Closure
(Photo courtesy Pixabay) By WJBC Staff NORMAL – Last night, the 20-inch sewer main at Samantha and Morgan Streets collapsed, which resulted in a road closure. This road closure has been extended...
Mar 02, 2018
South Gridley Street between Mill and Oakland closed
(Photo courtesy Pixabay) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Effective immediately, South Gridley Street between Mill and Oakland will be closed to all traffic due to sewer repair work. South Gridley wi...
Mar 02, 2018
Amid renovations, Westminster preps next project phase
Westminster CEO Barbara Nathan expects the renovations and expansions to take several years to complete. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Westminster Village) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – The culminat...
Mar 02, 2018
LaHood: U.S. should remain in NAFTA
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood said farmers are benefitting from the North American Free Trade Agreement. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Darin LaHood) By RFD Radio Network PEORIA – U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood gets...
Mar 02, 2018
