Category Archives: Local News
Normal Township narrowly OKs Brandt tax breaks
Normal Township Supervisor Sarah Grammer speaks with WJBC’s Sam Wood after the Township board delayed action on property tax breaks for Canada’s Brandt Industries to locate a manufacturing...
Nov 22, 2017
Heartland approves new Lincoln site, tax breaks for ag manufacturer
The Heartland Community College Board of Trustees on Tuesday approves a tax incentive plan for Brandt Industries. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV) By Eric Stock and Lindsey Harrison/WMBD-TV NORMAL – Hea...
Nov 22, 2017
Give Thanks drive delivers more than 2,000 turkeys to over 2,000 households
More than 200 volunteers helped pack and distribute Thanksgiving meal kits to the more than 2,400 families in need during the 2017 food drive. (Photo courtesy Midwest Food Bank) By Sean Copelan...
Nov 21, 2017
Pontiac Shoedrive spearheaded by generosity and giving attitudes
OSF St. James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center in Pontiac collected over 450 pairs of shoes in their latest shoe drive. (WJBC file photo)By Cyndi GrauIf the quote, “Good shoes take you good place...
Nov 21, 2017
Renner apologizes for poor communication as council mulls limiting mayoral power
Mayor Tari Renner apologized Monday night for not clearly communicating agenda items he wants considered at city council meetings. Alderman David Sage proposes the mayor be required to gain a c...
Nov 21, 2017
Normal Council adopts 20-year plan to guide land use
The Normal Town Council has signed off on a plan that will dictate land use decisions in the town for the next 20 years. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – The town of Normal now has...
Nov 20, 2017
County Board leader seeks to calm Normal Township anxiety on Brandt tax breaks
Jim Soeldner says milestones may be more beneficial for McLean County in the deal with Brandt Industries. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – The vice chairman of the M...
Nov 20, 2017
Authorities investigate fatal Dwight fire
Investigators seek to find the cause of a fire that left a 53-year-old man dead last weekend. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dwight Fire Protection District) By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ & Howard Packowitz DWIG...
Nov 20, 2017
Unit 5 eyes in-kind services from Brandt Industries
Unit 5 Superintendent Mark Daniel said the school district is eyeing potential scholarships and mentor programs with Brandt Industries. (WJBC file photo) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – After rel...
Nov 20, 2017
Normal Rotary launches coats campaign
The Normal Rotary Club bought more than 1,100 coats for Unit 5 students last year. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By WJBC Staff NORMAL – The Normal Rotary Club has kicked off its annual Coats for Kids...
Nov 20, 2017
