Category Archives: Local News

County Board leader seeks to calm Normal Township anxiety on Brandt tax breaks
Jim Soeldner says milestones may be more beneficial for McLean County in the deal with Brandt Industries. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC)By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – The vice chairman of the McL...
Syndicated Author Nov 20, 2017

Authorities investigate fatal Dwight fire
Investigators seek to find the cause of a fire that left a 53-year-old man dead last weekend. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dwight Fire Protection District)By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ & Howard PackowitzDWIGHT...
Syndicated Author Nov 20, 2017

Unit 5 eyes in-kind services from Brandt Industries
Unit 5 Superintendent Mark Daniel said the school district is eyeing potential scholarships and mentor programs with Brandt Industries. (WJBC file photo)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – After reluc...
Syndicated Author Nov 20, 2017

Normal Rotary launches coats campaign
The Normal Rotary Club bought more than 1,100 coats for Unit 5 students last year. (Photo courtesy Pixabay)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – The Normal Rotary Club has kicked off its annual Coats for Kids d...
Syndicated Author Nov 20, 2017

Central Catholic celebrates Blue Ribbon award
Central Catholic High School held an assembly on Friday to celebrate its Blue Ribbon designation. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By Breanna Lea/WMBDBLOOMINGTON – Central Catholic High School is celebra...
Syndicated Author Nov 20, 2017

Bloomington alderman seeks to limit mayoral powers
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner would not be able to unilaterally place items on city council meeting agendas under a proposal introduced by Alderman David Sage. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tari Renner)By ...
Syndicated Author Nov 18, 2017

Judge finds woman fit to stand trial for killing her mother in Funks Grove
A judge found Christine Roush of Washington fit to stand trial for allegedly killing her mother, Teresa Poehlman, last summer at the Sugar Grove Nature Center in Funks Grove. (McLean County Sheriff...
Syndicated Author Nov 17, 2017

Sessions names new U.S. Attorney for Central Illinois, but pick might be temporary
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has named John Childress of Springfield as the U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois. The appointment expires in 120 days pending a presidential ...
Syndicated Author Nov 17, 2017

Ecology Action Center, IWU to offer recycling services
The Ecology Action Center and IWU are welcoming residents to participate in their mega recycling event Saturday morning. (Photo courtesy Ecology Action Center) By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON –...
Syndicated Author Nov 17, 2017

Rescue teams dispatched after a man’s arm gets trapped in auger
Rescue teams are being dispatched to help a man whose arm has become trapped in an auger. (photo courtesy Flickr/Matt Crowley)By Patrick BaronHEYWORTH – The Normal Fire Department is reporting a...
Syndicated Author Nov 17, 2017