Category Archives: Local News
Council told arena needs $610,000 elevator to ease access for disabled patrons
Bloomington aldermen Monday night will decide whether to spend about $610,000 for an elevator to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. (Grossinger Motors Arena photo) By How...
Jul 19, 2018
Convicts no longer to perform community service for Boys and Girls Club after rape case
Julius Scott, 23, is accused of sexually assaulting a member of the Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal. Scott was a community service volunteer for the organization at the alleged crime. (McLea...
Jul 19, 2018
West North St. from South Fell Ave. to Broadway set to close beginning on Monday
Beginning on Monday morning West North St. from South Fell Ave. to Broadway will be closed for pavement repairs. (Photo Courtesy: Pixabay)By Blake HaasNORMAL – Beginning on Monday morning, West ...
Jul 19, 2018
Jackson charged with first degree murder, bond set at $2 million
Prosecutors charged Leila Jackon, 22, of Bloomington with four counts of first degree murder and set a bond of $2 million. (Photo courtesy Bloomington police department) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGT...
Jul 18, 2018
Gov. Rauner signs two bills to help Veterans’ Home in Quincy after 13 deaths
After 13 residents died of Legionnaires’ disease in recent years, progress is finally moving along in the rebuilding of the Illinois Veterans’ Home in Quincy. (Photo Facebook/Governor Bruc...
Jul 18, 2018
Sports complex not at the top of Mayor Renner’s priority list
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner (left) seen here speaking with Normal Mayor Chris Koos before the two council’s received the findings of a feasibility study for a potential multi-sports complex in...
Jul 18, 2018
Man dead, woman in custody after Bloomington stabbing
Prosecutors are considering additional charges against Leila Jackson, 22, who is accused of fatally stabbing Quantez Brown, 25, early Tuesday morning. (Bloomington Police Department) By Greg Halbleib ...
Jul 17, 2018
Bridgestone to expand production, add 30 jobs at Normal plant
The Bridgestone plant in Normal produces tires for mining and construction. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib NORMAL – Bridgestone Americas has announced plans to expand production and jobs at ...
Jul 17, 2018
BPD investigating late night stabbing
Bloomington police are investigating a stabbing that happened early Tuesday morning. (Photo by DavidsonScott/flickr) By Howard Packowitz and Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police are inves...
Jul 17, 2018
Snoop Dogg to perform at Corn Crib
Tickets for Snoop Dogg’s Sept. 13 show go on sale Friday at the Corn Crib. (Indigo Road Entertainment) By Greg Halbleib NORMAL – A rapper, producer and songwriter is coming to the Corn Cri...
Jul 17, 2018
