Category Archives: Local News
Unit 5 maintains bond rating
The district has a bond rating of AA-2. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Unit 5 has had its bond rating reaffirmed by Moody’s Investors. The district’s AA-2 rating is th...
Oct 14, 2015
Illinois People’s Action calls for lawmakers to pass Clean Jobs bill
Illinois People’s Action rallied in Uptown Normal Wednesday in support of the Clean Jobs bill. (Photo by Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL – Illinois People’s Action is calling o...
Oct 14, 2015
BPD arrest two after vandalism at CIRA and local car wash
By Nick McClintockBLOOMINGTON- Bloomington Police have arrested two people in connection with recent vandalism of property at both CIRA and a car wash in Bloomington earlier this month.The suspects, w...
Oct 14, 2015
LaHood to serve on natural resources, science committees
Darin LaHood (R-Peoria) was sworn into Congress on Sept. 17. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Darin LaHood)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – Darin LaHood has been given his committee assignments now that heR...
Oct 14, 2015
Main Street in Saybrook to close
By WJBC StaffSAYBROOK – Due to Norfolk Southern Railway maintenance, a road closure will occur at the rail crossing on Main Street, which is also CH 5 or 3850 East Road in Saybrook to through tr...
Oct 14, 2015
Mitsubishi workers vote on new contract
Mitsubishi Motors plans to stop production on Nov. 30. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Voting has begun at the local United Auto Workers hall as Mitsubishi Motors employees vote on...
Oct 14, 2015
Historic Preservation Commission shoots down Mecherle Hall demolition
The Normal Historic Preservation Commission shot down a proposal to demolish the Mecherle Hall building at 403 W. Virgina Ave. (Photo by Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL – Plans to demolish...
Oct 13, 2015
Bruegala brings record profits
Bruegala brought in big bucks for charity. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James NORMAL – Charity was the big winner this year at the record breaking Bruegala beer tasting festival in August. The Jay...
Oct 13, 2015
APTA president: Connect Transit award a ‘huge deal’
APTA President Mike Melaniphy had high remarks for Connect Transit. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The President of the American Public Transportation System was in the Twin ...
Oct 13, 2015
Heffner defends decision to fire VanHoveln
(Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police Chief Brendan Heffner is defending his decision to fire Brenton VanHoveln. Heffner told WJBC’s...
Oct 13, 2015
