Category Archives: Local News
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
McLean County Libertarian seeks state leadership post
McLean County Libertarian Party Chair Steve Suess. (Steve Suess photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Libertarian Party Chair Steve Suess announced Wednesday evening h...
Aug 21, 2019
ISU College of Fine Arts and School of Art to be named for alum
The naming ceremony will be held Sept. 12 at the Center for the Performing Arts. (Photo Illinois State University) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Illinois State University will name its College of F...
Aug 21, 2019
Gov. Pritzker: ‘we need to hold everybody accountable’ after report finds toxic workplace at Capitol
Gov. JB Pritzker said he’s glad the culture of harassment, intimidation, and bullying is now known to the public. (WJBC File Photo)By Dave DahlSPIRNGFIELD – Now that a report of a toxic wo...
Aug 21, 2019
Gunfire reported near Downtown Bloomington
Bloomington Police said multiple shots were fired early Tuesday near Lee and Front Streets.(Facebook/Bloomington Police) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are investigatin...
Aug 20, 2019
Narrow council majority backs Bloomington cannabis task force
Bloomington City Council members Monday night discussed creating a task force to consider ways to implement the state’s new law legalizing recreational cannabis use. (WJBC File Photo) By Ho...
Aug 20, 2019
Crabill’s fashion statement reveals political divide
Bloomington City Council member Jeff Crabill. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – West side Bloomington resident Surena Fish didn’t expect to speak at Mo...
Aug 20, 2019
NWS: Severe storms possible Tuesday across Central Illinois
The National Weather Service said the greatest threat for severe weather is Tuesday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. (Photo McLean County Emergency Management Agency/Facebook) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON &...
Aug 19, 2019
Pontiac woman identified in fatal crash
The crash happened Saturday night around 10:50 p.m. on Old Route 66 just south of Pontiac.(Facebook/Illinois Department of Transportation) By Neil DoylePONTIAC – Livingston County Coroner D...
Aug 19, 2019
