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Contractors say Community Builders apprenticeship program threatened by Illinois bill requiring prevailing wage
The Illinois Associated Builders and Contractors says a measure that could pass as early as this week to require private contractors working in refineries or ethanol processing plants pay prevailing w...
Feb 18, 2020
Lawmakers file bills to ban gas-powered leaf blowers, plastic straw restrictions, $1 million insurance policy requirement for gun owners
Another bill that is getting a lot of attention online would require gun owners to get a million-dollar insurance policy. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/FIle)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – While ...
Feb 18, 2020
Heartland accepting nominations for distinguished alumni award
Nominations must be submitted by March 27. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – A local community college is seeking nominations for its distinguished alumni award.The award recognizes n...
Feb 18, 2020
New student housing coming to Normal, some concerned about parking
The property owner wants to demolish three buildings at 105, 107, and 111 W. Locust and replace them with one, large apartment building. (Photo Town of Normal) By HOI ABCNORMAL – The reason...
Feb 18, 2020
US Census raises pay rate for Illinois workers, offering $20 to $30 hourly
Illinois residents are being offered nearly $30 an hour to take one of the thousands of temporary U.S. Census jobs. (Twitter/U.S. Census Bureau) By Illinois Radio Network/Cole LauterbachSPRINGFIE...
Feb 17, 2020
Epidemic in China could hit farmers in Illinois
Joseph Camp of AgriVisor says the crisis created by the deadly coronavirus is affecting the Chinese economy, and that can wind up affecting Illinois farms. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC)By Illinois...
Feb 17, 2020
Analysis details how Illinois Republicans lost ground in Illinois
Center for Illinois Politics co-founder Susan Garrett says the key is independent suburban women, who have been focused on specific issues that Democrats excel at communicating. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/...
Feb 17, 2020
Unit 5 considers delaying decision on bus service change
First Student was criticized at the start of this school year for late buses, not having enough drivers, and communication breakdowns. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMING...
Feb 14, 2020
Illinois State Police calls for gun owners to submit fingerprints when applying for FOID card
Illinois State Rifle Association Executive Director Richard Pearson said his group would challenge the law. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Polic...
Feb 14, 2020
Sterigenics denies claims it raided funds to minimize potential court payout
Lawyers representing dozens of plaintiffs suing a company accused of releasing a cancer-causing chemical in a suburban Chicago town say the corporation is raiding its coffers to minimize payouts. (Pho...
Feb 14, 2020
