Category Archives: Local News
Developer remembered for wielding power to spur Twin-City’s growth
Jack Snyder died October 31. He was 90 years old. (Photo from Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home.) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Two former Twin-City mayors who presided over the ...
Nov 04, 2019
BPD: Man holds steak knife against woman’s throat
Andre Banks was arrested this weekend for allegedly holding a steak knife to a woman’s throat during a domestic dispute. (Photo McLean County Sheriff’s Office) By Howard PackowitzBLOO...
Nov 03, 2019
Snowfall records set in Peoria, Springfield
The NWS said 2.3 inches of snow fell in Springfield Thursday. (Photo National Weather Service/Twitter) By Neil DoyleLINCOLN – The National Weather Service has reported record snowfalls for ...
Oct 31, 2019
Blaze destroys auto repair shop in Downtown Bloomington
Bloomington firefighters fight a blaze Thursday morning at Diesel Dick’s. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – An auto repair shop in Downtown Bloomington is a complete loss a...
Oct 31, 2019
State suspends teaching license of Unit 5 teacher accused of sex abuse
Jonathan Hovey faces multiple counts of predatory criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse for alleged sex acts against two of his first grade student at Glenn Elementary School in...
Oct 31, 2019
GOP gears up for primary battle in McLean County Auditor’s race
Trisha Malott announced her candidacy Wednesday to become McLean County Auditor. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Some leading Republicans believe a new McL...
Oct 31, 2019
Project Blue Life allows public to experience split-second police decisions
The event was hosted by the McLean County Sheriff’s Office. (Photo courtesy HOI-ABC) By HOI-ABCBLOOMINGTON – If you've ever wondered what a tense confrontation feels like for police, ...
Oct 30, 2019
Illinois OSHA identifies safety issues for public works departments
The Illinois Occupational Health and Safety Administration recently identified safety issues in public works departments in the state. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD &...
Oct 30, 2019
Books To Benefit gearing up for book sale
The organization will put on the book sale Nov. 7-10. (Photo Books To Benefit/Facebook) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – A local organization is getting ready for a used book sale to promote literacy....
Oct 29, 2019
Task force confident report to lower property taxes will be delivered by year’s end
The task force is set to deliver a report to the governor by the end of the year with recommendations on how to lower the state's property tax burden. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio Netw...
Oct 29, 2019
