Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington-Normal unemployment remains lowest in state
Bloomington-Normal’s jobless rate was 3.6 percent in September. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Flazingo Photos)By Greg HalbleibSPRINGFIELD – Unemployment in September dropped throughout the entire...
Oct 26, 2017
Nominations sought for Martin Luther King Jr. Awards
By WJBC Staff NORMAL – Bloomington and Normal Human Relations Commissions are seeking nominations for the 2018 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards. Each year, the Commissions honor the legacy of t...
Oct 26, 2017
Unit 5 board appears ready to declare district safe for immigrants
NCHS teacher Pat Lawler, NCHS freshman Aditi Sharma, and Normal West teacher John Bierbaum addressed the Unit 5 school board Wednesday night. They asked the board to approve a resolution declaring the...
Oct 26, 2017
District 87 seeks drop in tax rate
District 87’s chief financial officer David Wood presented the proposed levy during Monday night’s school board meeting. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Patrick Baron/Howard Packowitz BLO...
Oct 25, 2017
Rep. Brady expects Right-to-Work ban to overcome veto
State Rep. Dan Brady said employees should have a right to choose if they want to join a union. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Illinois lawmakers are expected during the fall veto...
Oct 25, 2017
Renner: Council spat shouldn’t impact city manager search
Mayor Tari Renner said he and the Bloomington City Council will still hear from good candidates for the city manager vacancy.(WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – As Bloomington’s ...
Oct 25, 2017
Home Sweet Home, Midwest Food Bank aim to feed thousands on Thanksgiving
Midwest Food Bank and Home Sweet Home Ministries held a news conference Tuesday to appeal for donations to feed thousands on Thanksgiving. (Photo courtesy Home Sweet Home Ministries/Facebook) By Sean ...
Oct 25, 2017
Unit 5 school board to consider declaration embracing immigrants
Unit 5 school board members Wednesday night will consider a resolution declaring the district safe and welcoming for all students and their families, including undocumented immigrants. (file ph...
Oct 24, 2017
Zimmerman jury allowed to hear circumstantial evidence
A McLean County Judge ruled on tuesday that prosecutors can present circumstantial evidence that allegedly links Kirk Zimmerman to the murder of his ex-wife, Pamela. (Photos courtesy Bloomington Polic...
Oct 24, 2017
Bloomington City Council to appoint interim city manager
Steve Rasmussen will be appointed to interim city manager during a special session on Thursday, Oct. 26. (Photo courtesy of City of Bloomington)By Sean Copeland/Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Blo...
Oct 24, 2017
