Category Archives: Local News
LeRoy PD advising residents about ‘grandparent scam’
Police said the scam call happened Wednesday.(WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleLEROY – Police are alerting residents to a “grandparent scam” that happened Wednesday in LeRoy.Police...
Oct 10, 2019
BHS student recipient of Harry Hightower Service Award
Bloomington High School senior Jacquelyn Alzebdieh is this year’s Harry Hightower Youth Community Service Award winner. (Photo courtesy District 87) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A Bloom...
Oct 10, 2019
No deal for Blue Ridge teachers as talks continue
The earliest the union could legally strike is Oct. 28. (Photo Pixabay) By Katherine MurphyFARMER CITY– No deal between the Blue Ridge Federation of Teachers and the school board.The two si...
Oct 10, 2019
Tazewell County woman identified in fatal crash
Tazewell County Coroner Charles Hanley said an autopsy is scheduled for Thursday. (Facebook/Illinois Department of Transportation) By Neil DoyleWASHINGTON – A woman from Tazewell County has...
Oct 09, 2019
ISU says it will take student concerns seriously after protest
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz issued the statement Tuesday evening. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By HOI-ABC/Stephanie RodriguezNORMAL - Illinois State University President Larry Dietz ...
Oct 09, 2019
9-year-old to be charged with five counts of murder in Goodfield fire incident
The fatal fire happened April 6. (Photo courtesy HOI-ABC) By HOI-ABCGOODFIELD – A 9-year-old is to be charged with murder in the Goodfield mobile home fire that killed five in April.Our new...
Oct 08, 2019
Report shows less mortgage debt means Illinoisans have less personal debt than national average
An analysis of Federal Reserve Bank of New York and Equifax data by Illinois' Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability found Illinoisans have an average of $3,800 less debt than the res...
Oct 08, 2019
As Illinois lawmakers eye CBD regulations, seller asks for uniform federal oversight
CBD oil is increasingly becoming available everywhere, from gas stations, specialty shops or even video rental stores. Several Illinois state lawmakers want to regulate the product. (Photo courtesy: W...
Oct 08, 2019
Council newcomers question accuracy of meeting minutes, town’s purchasing policy
Stan Nord (left) and Karyn Smith (right) were elected to the Normal Town Council earlier this year. (File photo from Facebook/Nord for Normal) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – Normal’s cit...
Oct 08, 2019
Normal council gears up for key decisions on recreation marijuana sales
Normal City Attorney Brian Day speaks to the town council about recreational cannabis sales during Monday night’s council work session. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzB...
Oct 08, 2019
