Category Archives: Local News
Efforts to revive ACA reform begin to materialize as trust in debate fades
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis said he has been asked by the White House to help revive another effort to change the nation's health care law. (Photo courtesy YouTube/Rodney Davis)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radi...
Apr 24, 2017
Ex-mayor Harmon reflects on Normal’s last close race
Former Normal mayor Paul Harmon says Marc Tiritilli’s campaign generated so much “noise” that mayor Chris Koos’ backers couldn’t get the message out that Normal is in goo...
Apr 24, 2017
United Way slashes aid to local human services agencies
(Flickr)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON — The head of the United Way of McLean County says he’s “absolutely not” satisfied with the level of community contributions this year to...
Apr 21, 2017
Police: Intruder shot by Bloomington homeowner
(WJBC file photo)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police say an intruder was shot after breaking into a home early this morning.Police said Mykale Davis, 24, of Bloomington was treated ...
Apr 21, 2017
Road Closure for sewer repair
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON, IL - The west side of Center and North side of Empire will be down to one lane traffic due to emergency sewer repairs. Normal traffic will resume as soon as work is completed...
Apr 21, 2017
Normal council cohorts back Fritzen’s attack
Kevin McCarthy is beginning his second term on the Normal Town Council. (Photo Town of Normal)By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – Normal town council member Jeff Fritzen’s harsh critique this week...
Apr 21, 2017
Bray looking forward to serving Ward 9
Ward 9 Council Member-elect Kimberly Bray. (Photo courtesy: Facebook/Kimberly Bray for Ward 9) By Sam WoodOne of two new faces on the Bloomington City Council will be that of Ward 9 resident Kimb...
Apr 20, 2017
Bloomington man faces long sentence for burglary
(WJBC file photo)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man is eligible for an extended sentence of up to 30-years in prison after a jury convicted him in a burglary case that garn...
Apr 20, 2017
Moody’s reviewing state universities for possible downgrade due to state budget impasse
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz says the school has managed its resources well in spite of limited state funding.(Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPR...
Apr 19, 2017
Local police arrest man in child pornography case
(Photo by DavidsonScott/flickr)By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – A year-long child pornography investigation led to the arrest of a man from Normal who’s suspected of possessing thousands of pic...
Apr 18, 2017
