Category Archives: Local News
Project Oz to pilot youth work program
The local organization is focused on employing youth and constructing career plans while building their existing skill sets to advance in the workforce in the near future. (Photo courtesy Project Oz)B...
Dec 24, 2017
Bloomington Public Library staff seek funds for expansion, repairs
Library Director Jeanne Hamilton said if the library doesn’t move locations, she would like to see the facility expanded and repaired. (WJBC File Photo)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – Staff ...
Dec 24, 2017
Christmas Eve snow to slow holiday travel in central Illinois
The National Weather Service at Lincoln said parts of Central Illinois, including McLean County, could receive three to five inches of snow on Christmas Eve. (WJBC File Photo)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMI...
Dec 23, 2017
Bloomington Police investigating gunshots on Empire Street
Bloomington Police are asking the public’s help in identifying who shot a gun on East Empire Street earlier this afternoon. (Photo courtesy DavidsonScott/flickr)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON ̵...
Dec 23, 2017
Pets require commitment, more than just any gift
Pets call for serious commitment and should be seen as such according to Humane Society leader, Karen Gregory. (Photo courtesy Livingston County Humane Society)By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsPONTIAC –...
Dec 23, 2017
McLean County Sheriff: 2 dead dogs discarded west of Bloomington
The McLean County Sheriff’s Office posted a witness photo of an SUV driving from the scene of where two dead dogs were reportedly dumped west of Bloomington. (Photo courtesy McLean County Sherif...
Dec 22, 2017
AAA Chicago sees record holiday travel, average gas price here seen at $2.40 per gallon
The average price of gasoline in Bloomington-Normal during the holiday season is $2.40 per gallon, according to AAA Chicago. (Flickr/Mike Mozart)By Howard PackowitzIt will cost a little more to fill y...
Dec 22, 2017
UPDATE: Logan County man accused of trying to shoot man in Normal, but handgun didn’t fire
Walter Sweeney, 31, of Latham, is being held on $500,000 bail on charges including attempted aggravated discharge of a firearm. (McLean County Jail photo)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – A...
Dec 21, 2017
Bloomington teen gets two years in prison for recklessly shooting boy in the face
Emerial Tutwiler was sentenced to two years in prison for his guilty plea to recklessly shooting a teenager in the face. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail).By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON –...
Dec 21, 2017
Man pulls gun trigger during confrontation, but nothing comes out – NPD investigating
Normal Police are investigating a confrontation where the suspect pulled a firearm on a victim and pulled the trigger, but the gun didn’t fire. (Photo courtesy DavidsonScott/flickr)By Patrick Ba...
Dec 21, 2017
