Category Archives: Local News
Yoder eyes vacant McLean County judge’s seat
McLean County Associate Judge William Yoder is a candidate for the circuit judgeship vacated by soon-to-retire Judge Kevin Fitzgerald. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowit...
Dec 07, 2017
Recycling large part of proposed McLean Co. solid waste plan
Local communities actively participate in recycling efforts. (WJBC file photo) By Lindsey Harrison/WMBD BLOOMINGTON – McLean County is looking at how it can reduce its environmental impact over ...
Dec 07, 2017
State Farm raises rates for Illinois home and condo insurance
State Farm Insurance confirmed it is raising rates, effective Feb. 1 for existing customers and immediately for new customers. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Homeowners and ...
Dec 07, 2017
Sen. Barickman: Marijuana legalization ‘inevitable’
State Senator Jason Barickman of Bloomington says marijuana legalization is “inevitable” and could add millions of dollars of revenue for Illinois’ government.(Photo courtesy Flickr/...
Dec 06, 2017
ISU grad students, faculty rally against Republican tax plan
At the ISU quad, grad students and faculty chanted for lawmakers to reject the GOP tax reform bill.(Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC)By Patrick BaronNORMAL – Members of Illinois State University̵...
Dec 06, 2017
Normal Council takes ‘whipping’ for raising property taxes to fund pensions
The Normal Town Council unanimously agreed to raise property taxes to pay for the rising cost of police and fire pensions. (Photo courtesy Flickr/401K2012) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – No...
Dec 04, 2017
Prosecutors: Man acted in self-defense against machete-swinging attacker
Cullen Hedrick, who died from a stab wound Saturday afternoon, was allegedly swinging a machete at an unidentified man when he was stabbed in the chest. (Photo courtesy Facebook/City of Bloomington &#...
Dec 04, 2017
Bloomington Police investigating weekend home invasion
The Bloomington Police Department is seeking tips from the public to help solve a home invasion that occurred around midnight on Sunday. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON- Bloomington ...
Dec 04, 2017
Heartland College seeks president with budget savvy, communications skills
Heartland College is seeking to fill the position of president with someone who has financial, communications, and leadership experience . (WJBC File Photo) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – Heartlan...
Dec 04, 2017
EDC head: IWU small business center to remain viable despite funding dispute
Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Chief Executive Officer Kyle Ham will look for alternative funding sources for the Illinois Wesleyan University Small Business Development Center if the...
Dec 04, 2017
