Category Archives: Politics
Council member Nord considers suing Normal’s government in fee dispute
Normal Town Council member Stan Nord’s dispute over fees with the town government might lead to a lawsuit. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – The Norma...
May 21, 2019
UPDATED: Carrillo makes “gender neutral” request
Jenn Carrillo (right) said she is asking fellow council members to do away with the term “alderman” for a more gender neutral title. (A.J. Harris/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON ...
May 10, 2019
UPDATED: Artists fear Uptown mural demolition could happen soon
The latest in the legal battle to save this mural in Uptown Normal is a motion filed this week for a temporary restraining order to prevent demolition. (WJBC file photo) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL...
May 10, 2019
Council to vote on $55K lawsuit settlement against BPD
The Bloomington City Council will vote Monday night on a deal to settle out-of-court a lawsuit against the city and four Bloomington Police officers. (WJBC file photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMING...
May 09, 2019
“Alderman” seen as “masculine” title for Bloomington council
The Bloomington City Council posed for pictures May 1 when four new members were sworn into office. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Elected representatives...
May 09, 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 PackowitzNORMAL – The leading vote getter in Normal’s town council...
May 07, 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 PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – On the eve of her swearing-in ...
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 MurphyNORMAL- Another major investor placing it’s bet on Rivian.Ford Motor Company says it’s i...
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
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 PackowitzBLOOMINGTO...
Apr 19, 2019
