Category Archives: Local News
Medical clinic in Normal takes up gardening for better health
Michelle Rush, who works in Human Resources at Advocate BroMenn, works on one of the raised planting beds, where tomatoes will soon grow. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC)By Howard PackowitzNORMAL R...
Jun 02, 2017
Durbin, Duckworth slam Trump rejection of climate change treaty
Sen. Tammy Duckworth said climate change contributes to political instability worldwide. By Howard PackowitzWASHINGTON – The two Democrats representing Illinois in the U.S. Senate are harsh...
Jun 01, 2017
Local man booked for murder, Coroner identifies victim of North Normal shooting
(Getty photos) By Howard Packowitz and Greg HalbleibNORMAL – Normal police said a local man was in custody and the coroner identified the victim of Wednesday afternoon’s f...
Jun 01, 2017
McLean County courtroom security prepares for cell phone ban
The McLean County Sheriff’s Office has placed a locker outside its offices that will hold confiscated cell phones when a ban takes effect June 1. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGT...
Jun 01, 2017
Heavy rains blamed for odd smell, taste of Pontiac water
Pontiac residents might notice an odd smell or taste to their water. (WJBC file photo)By Howard PackowitzPONTIAC – If you’re in Pontiac, you might not like the taste or smell of your water...
Jun 01, 2017
US Cellular sign comes down at Coliseum
A sign crew removed the U.S. Cellular sign on the front of the Coliseum on Wednesday. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – The U.S. Cellular sign at the Coliseum in Bloo...
Jun 01, 2017
Willow Street in Normal to close
(Photo courtesy Pixabay)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Willow Street between Fell Avenue and School Street will be closed to through traffic beginning at 7 a.m. Tuesday and will be closed through Friday ...
May 30, 2017
Chipotle falls victim to cybersecurity attack
Chipotle restaurants nationwide were hit with a cyber attack, including three in the Twin Cities. (Photo Courtesy Flickr/Mike Mozart)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Three Chipotle Mexican Grill...
May 29, 2017
Chicago pays tribute to fallen Bloomington soldier Josh Rodgers
Josh Rodgers By Howard PackowitzCHICAGO – The mother of U.S. Army Ranger Josh Rodgers took part in Memorial Day ceremonies at a site that was once the hub of anti-war protests during ...
May 29, 2017
Country Financial awards employee for patriotism
By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – When National Guardsman Sgt. Sean Roy is serving his country, his co-workers have his back at the office.Roy, who works in the Country Financial Central Claim...
May 29, 2017
