Category Archives: Local News
As budget battles loom, two Bloomington aldermen schedule Tuesday night town hall meeting
Bloomington Alderman David Sage speaks with residents at town hall meeting earlier this month. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Two Bloomington aldermen are off...
Jan 17, 2018
State board hears opposition to relaxed air standards for coal-fired power plants
(Logo Facebook/Illinois Pollution Control Board) By Greg Halbleib and WMBD Staff PEORIA – The Illinois Pollution Control Board heard from several people during a hearing in Peoria on Wednesday o...
Jan 17, 2018
Central Catholic students, staff travel to D.C. for March for Life
Central Catholic High School students voiced their pro-life support in Chicago earlier this month, and now turn their sights to Washington, D.C. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Central Catholic High School)B...
Jan 17, 2018
Bloomington names new head of BCPA
James Mack comes to Bloomington from Mesquite, Texas. (Photo courtesy City of Bloomington)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington has reached into Texas to hire its new performing ...
Jan 17, 2018
UPDATED: Bloomington plant included in Ferrero’s acquisition of Nestle
The Bloomington plant employs more than 400 according to the company’s recent reports. (Google Maps photo) By WMBD Staff BLOOMINGTON – The global confectionary group Ferrero is acquiring N...
Jan 16, 2018
County Board approves original Waste Management Plan, reversing committee amendment
Voting against an amendment proposed by the Land Use Committee, the McLean County Board voted in support of the original draft of a waste management plan, which includes the concept of a recycling ord...
Jan 16, 2018
El Paso woman, 29, dies in Interstate 39 crash
Illinois State Police and the McLean County Coroner’s office are investigating a crash in which a 29-year-old El Paso woman died.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Department of Transportation) B...
Jan 16, 2018
Normal seeks tighter scrutiny of EDC spending
Normal’s Town Council considers a proposal tonight to stipulate the town get detailed financial reports from the EDC every month in exchange for the money it gets from the town, (WJBC file photo...
Jan 16, 2018 Normal Town Council Chambers. (Photo courtesy: File)
Flu outbreak affecting school attendance
Recent flu outbreaks across the state have caused some schools to shut down due to the number of students being called out of class. (Photo courtesy Flickr/USACEEuropeDis) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON...
Jan 16, 2018
Touching workshop to be held in Unit 5 Schools
Unit 5 is holding a safe touch workshop to teach kids about boundaries. (WJBC file photo) By Crystal Donaldson NORMAL – If giving a hug or handshake rubs you the wrong way, some experts say it&#...
Jan 14, 2018
