Category Archives: Local News
Class of 2017 job prospects good, if grads have right skills
The right skill set could land new college graduates quicker employment. (Photo Flickr/Shilad Sen) By Illinois Radio Network CHAMPAIGN – The job market looks good for the Class of 2017–if ...
May 11, 2017
Rivian Automotive to host Chamber, EDC event
Earlier this spring, the Rivian Automotive plant stored Volkwagen models caught up in an emissions scandal. (Photo Teslarati.com/Jim Finch) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Local economic developers are o...
May 11, 2017
Minonk man killed in Livingston County crash
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office and Coroner’s Office are investigating a fatal crash near Flanagan. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15) By Eric Stock PONTIAC – The Livings...
May 11, 2017
Rep. Davis: ‘Somewhat troubled’ by Comey firing
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis said the Trump administration will have to explain its decision to fire FBI Director James Comey. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis said ...
May 10, 2017
Rep. Brady sees hope for Illinois budget deal
(WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – State Representative Dan Brady of Bloomington sees some light at the end of the tunnel to resolve two-years of budget gridlock in Sprin...
May 09, 2017
Tiritilli loses vote in Normal mayor’s discovery recount
Normal Mayor Chris Koos (left) watches over the discovery recount at the McLean County Clerk’s office. (Photo Facebook/McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael.) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON ...
May 09, 2017
Bloomington plans to create transportation committee
Bloomington’s City Council is expected to approve creating a transportation commission on May 22. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington city officials say creating a ne...
May 09, 2017
Bloomington creates downtown task force
A nine-member commission will produce a report on downtown Bloomington by the end of the year for the city council to review. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Bloomin...
May 09, 2017
Military says Islamic State leader killed in raid where Rodgers died
Josh Rodgers was killed during a fight against ISIS in Afghanistan. (Photo courtesy Rodgers family) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – The Pentagon said the head of the Islamic State in Afghanistan was ...
May 08, 2017
Division Street in Normal to close
(Photo courtesy Pixabay) By WJBC Staff NORMAL – Westbound Division Street between Allin and Lee streets will be closed starting at 8:00 a.m. Monday until approximately 3 p.m. Wednesday, weather ...
May 08, 2017
