Category Archives: Politics
Mayoral hopeful Tiritilli wants spot on Connect Transit board
Normal mayoral hopeful Marc Tiritilli is asking current Mayor Chris Koos to appoint him to a seat on the Connect Transit board. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – Normal Mayor...
May 08, 2019
New Normal council member Nord makes waves at first meeting
Stan Nord took his seat Monday night as Normal Town Council member. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – The leading vote getter in Normal’s town cou...
May 07, 2019
Unity shown as Bloomington welcomes four new aldermen
The Bloomington City Council welcomed four new members Wednesday night. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – It was a great day for new beginnings, according...
May 02, 2019
Alderman-elect Carrillo’s victory lap includes visit to nation’s capital
Jennifer Carrillo will be sworn-in Wednesday evening as Ward 6 alderman in Bloomington.(File photo by Crystal Donaldson/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – On the eve of her swearing-...
May 01, 2019
Rivian’s investor list continues to grow
Ford Motor Co. says it will invest $500 Million in Rivian (Photo from WMBD) By Katherine Murphy NORMAL- Another major investor placing it’s bet on Rivian. Ford Motor Company says it’...
Apr 24, 2019
Connect Transit Board panel formed to seek input after controversial fare hikes, route changes
Some of those attending Tuesday’s Connect Transit Board meeting held signs protesting fare hikes and route changes.(Photo by Howard Packowitz) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – F...
Apr 24, 2019
Bloomington council set to promote staffer to city clerk
The city manager is recommending aldermen back Leslie Yocum’s appointment as Bloomington’s next city clerk. (YouTube photo) By Howard Packowitz Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason ...
Apr 22, 2019
Arena contract change aims to limit taxpayer losses
An amended city contract would have management firm VenuWorks assume some of the financial risk if the arena continues to lose money. (Grossinger Motors Arena photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMIN...
Apr 19, 2019
McLean County Democratic chairman looks to win rural votes
McLean County Democratic Party Chairman Erik Rankin made his first State of the Party address Thursday night. By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Rural McLean County residents are likely to he...
Apr 18, 2019
Board picks Health Director Rodriguez as next McLean County Administrator
The McLean county Board Tuesday night picked County Health Department Director Camille Rodriguez to be the next County Administrator. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMI...
Apr 16, 2019
