Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington city government expects to keep property taxes in check
The Bloomington City Council will consider adopting a levy that will likely hold the line on the city and library’s share of property taxes next year. (Flickr/Money20sFkr401K2012 630×420)&n...
Nov 10, 2019
Woman dies in two-vehicle crash near Arrowsmith
The McLean County Sheriff’s Office and Coroner Kathy Yoder are investigating a car-semi crash near Arrowsmith that killed a 42-year old woman. (Matty Ring/flickr) By Howard PackowitzARROWSM...
Nov 10, 2019
Bills to make Daylight Saving Time year-round standard get fresh attention
A proposal to abolish time changes and make daylight saving time the year-round standard in Illinois could be voted on next week. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD –...
Nov 08, 2019
Progressive tax opponents say Gov. J.B. Pritzker using public resources to push amendment
Pritzker's lawyers responded to the criticism, saying their comments are still within the law. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A state government budget project...
Nov 08, 2019
Illinois Republicans push for tighter ethics laws, reduced majority control over bills
Illinois House Republicans announced five initiatives in Chicago on Thursday that they say would enhance transparency and remove the opportunity for some corrupt behavior to take place under the dome ...
Nov 08, 2019
One person dead after van strikes pedestrian on Veterans Parkway
First responders were on the scene Wednesday evening of a fatal van-pedestrian accident on northbound Veterans Parkway and Fort Jesse Road.. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzNO...
Nov 07, 2019
$13 million grant awarded for new railroad underpass in Uptown Normal
The project will help establish a better connection between Uptown Normal and homes on the south side of the railroad tracks, according to a news release. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleNORMAL &#...
Nov 06, 2019
NPD: Arrests made in Verizon store hold up
Officers arrested both suspects during a search warrant in Bloomington. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Two people have been arrested for an armed robbery Tuesday night in Normal.Am...
Nov 06, 2019
UPDATED: Blue Ridge student probed for making threats
Farmer City Police Chief Glenn Neal said the teenager "had issues" with three other students, but there was no written hit list, and no weapons were involved. (Photo Blue Ridge CUSD #18/Facebook) ...
Nov 06, 2019
Nine Central Illinois men arrested for attempted sexual activity with children
If convicted, each defendant faces a minimum of 10 years and up to life in prison. (WJBC File Photo) By Neil DoylePEORIA – A Bloomington man was among nine other Central Illinois men arrest...
Nov 06, 2019
