Category Archives: Local News
Long-time Normal police officer charged with theft of cash from death scene
Illinois State Police have arrested Brian Williams, of Heyworth, on theft and official misconduct charges. (Photo courtesy Livingston County Sheriffs Office) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – A N...
Dec 01, 2019
Woman identified in fatal crash near Bellflower
The crash is still under investigation by the McLean County Coroner’s Office and Illinois State Police. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBELLFLOWER – The victim of a fatal crash in sout...
Nov 25, 2019
Durbin: I won’t prejudge Trump case
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin spoke to reporters Friday in Springfield. (Photo by Illinois Radio Network) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Should the President be impeached? Should we just let the voters ...
Nov 25, 2019
Normal Fire Department gets new device that could save more lives
The Lucas Device cost $15,000, according to our news partner HOI-ABC. (Photo courtesy HOI-ABC) By HOI-ABCNORMAL – A pricey device that takes the "arm work" out of CPR might help paramedics ...
Nov 25, 2019
Despite advances, LGBTQ community still looks for acceptance
A University of Illinois Springfield professor has contributed a political encyclopedia to the LGBTQ discussion.(PHOTO:Pixabay) By Dave DahlA new encyclopedia is out – a guide to LGBTQ peop...
Nov 25, 2019
UPDATED: Local father jailed for allegedly shaking infant son
Jordan Powe, 27, of Bloomington. (Bloomington Police Department photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man remains jailed for allegedly shaking his five-month old son because...
Nov 25, 2019
Bloomington, Normal councils plan joint meeting to decide next steps on sports complex
Normal Mayor Chris Koos (right), seen here with Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner (left), when both council’s received the consultant’s study on the multi-sports complex in July, 2018.(WJBC fi...
Nov 25, 2019
McLean County car crashes this weekend claim two lives
Authorities are investigating a pair of crashes on McLean County roads this weekend that claimed two lives. (WJBC file photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – A woman is dead and three othe...
Nov 24, 2019
Family homeless after kitchen fire damages Bloomington apartment
Bloomington firefighters are investigating the cause of a kitchen fire that damaged a south side apartment Sunday evening. (Pixabay) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – A fire that started in ...
Nov 24, 2019
DeWitt County drug bust results in 10 arrests
The arrests were made by Task Force 6. (Photo DeWitt Sheriff/Facebook) By Neil DoyleCLINTON – Ten people were arrested this week during a drug bust DeWitt County.The DeWitt County Sheriff&#...
Nov 21, 2019
