Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington couple starts ‘giving fence’ for holidays donations
Donations are being collected at the Giving Fence at Retrofit Culture, 1014 W. Washington St., Bloomington. (Photo by Sean Copeland/WJBC) By Sean Copeland BLOOMINGTON – Boy meets girl. Girl meet...
Nov 11, 2017
Hundreds of manufacturing jobs seen for McLean County in return for tax breaks
The Brandt Group of Companies, based in Canada, is considering an unincorporated area just north of Normal for a manufacturing plant. The firm would hire 300 people in the first seven years to m...
Nov 10, 2017
Unit 5 teachers union praises immigration resolution
The head of the Unit 5 teachers union applauds the recently adopted resolution declaring the district safe and welcoming for all. (WJBC File Photo) By Howard PackowitzThe head of the ...
Nov 10, 2017
Guard program to help families at home while loved ones deploy to Afghanistan
Members of the Illinois National Guard’s Bilateral Embedded Staff Team took part in a deployment ceremony at Camp Lincoln, Springfield, Ill. on Thursday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Nation...
Nov 10, 2017
Normal Planning Commission backs framework for higher density developments
Normal’s Planning Commission recommends the Town Council approve a comprehensive plan calling for higher density developments. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – ...
Nov 09, 2017
Two men identified as victims of fatal head-on crash in Tazewell County
The Tazewell County Coroner said a 58-year old Tremont man and a 19-year old Pekin man were killed Wednesday in a head-on crash on Manito Road. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15) By Howard...
Nov 09, 2017
New U of I budget request includes almost $70 million for raises
University of Illinois leaders are asking for raises to “strengthen academic quality”. (Photo Facebook/University of Illinois) By Illinois Radio Network CHAMPAIGN – The University of...
Nov 09, 2017
Ill., U.S. House consider proposals to honor fallen soldier
Josh Rodgers was killed during a fight against ISIS in Afghanistan. (Photo courtesy Rodgers family) By Greg Halbleib SPRINGFIELD – Veterans Parkway in Bloomington-Normal and a Bloomington post o...
Nov 09, 2017
Man robbed at gunpoint outside Bloomington K of C hall
Bloomington Police are investigating an armed robbery at the Knights of Columbus early Thursday morning. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Police) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Poli...
Nov 09, 2017
Chestnut Health Systems CEO Hagen to retire
Russell Hagen has been CEO of Chestnut Health Systems for 36 years. (Photo courtesy Chestnut Health Systems) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Chestnut Health Systems Chief Executive Officer Russell H...
Nov 08, 2017
