Category Archives: Local News
BPD searching for counterfeit money suspect
Bloomington Police said the suspect used the counterfeit money at several retail locations on Friday. (Photo Bloomington Police Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are...
Aug 26, 2019
Barickman: Teacher minimum wage law could raise property taxes
State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) (WJBC/Scott Laughlin) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A local lawmaker is concerned about a bill signed into law last week that increases the minimu...
Aug 26, 2019
Bloomington Council set to vote on video gaming regulations
Bloomington City Council members are set to vote on new video gaming regulations.(File photo from Flickr/roundnoon) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council is ex...
Aug 26, 2019
EDC to play role in future of State Farm’s downtown site
Patrick Hoban, president and CEO of the Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council.(Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington-Normal Economic Dev...
Aug 25, 2019
Charges filed in weekend stabbing
Elbert Hawkins, 50. (Photo McLean County Sheriff’s Office) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – A man remained jailed Sunday night for allegedly stabbing another man in the neck near Down...
Aug 25, 2019
Bloomington Police investigating armed robbery
Bloomington Police said the armed robbery occurred in the 1800 block of W. Market St.early Friday morning. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are asking for...
Aug 23, 2019
ISU selects developer for $100 million housing project
The project will be built on the land formerly occupied by Atkin-Colby and Hamilton Whitten residence halls. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Gilbane Development Company has been awa...
Aug 23, 2019
BPD: Man charged with attempted murder in connection with Springfield Road shooting
Bloomington Police charged Khwanus Haynes, 20, of Bloomington, with attempted murder and weapon charges. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police Department/Facebook)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A high...
Aug 22, 2019
Troopers seize over 38 pounds of marijuana near Pontiac
Troopers found more than 38 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop early Thursday morning near Pontiac. (Photo Illinois State Police District 6) By Neil DoylePONTIAC – A traffic stop ear...
Aug 22, 2019
Lacking hiring powers, Renner trusts Gleason to pick police chief
Mayor Tari Renner and Police Chief finalist Dan Donath at a community meet-and-greet event at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts. Retired State Police Captain and current Parkland College ...
Aug 22, 2019
