Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington Public Library celebrates National Novel Writing Month with Local Authors Fair
Author Alexander Germanis talks about writing with visitors (photo by A.J. Harris/WJBC)By A.J. HarrisBLOOMINGTON – For prospective authors and creative writers, November has become known as Nati...
Nov 05, 2019
Champaign County student finds needle in piece of Halloween candy
The school district said update will be provided when more information is available. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil DoyleMAHOMET – Authorities are investigating after a needle was found in Hallowe...
Nov 04, 2019
AAA: Gas prices down in Bloomington
Gasoline prices Monday in Peoria are $2.56 and $2.51 in Springfield. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Gasoline prices have remained steady across the country compared to last week...
Nov 04, 2019
Exelon CEO talks corruption probe, executive’s sudden departure
Exelon executives would not say if the investigation is limited to Illinois. (Courtesy Exelon Corp.) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – In the company’s first earnings call since news...
Nov 04, 2019
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 Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Two former Twin-City mayors who presided over ...
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 Packowitz B...
Nov 03, 2019
Normal landowners to foot the bill for increased pension obligations
Normal Town staff is proposing a property tax increase to cover rising pension costs. (Photo courtesy Flickr/401K2012) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – Property taxes are expected to rise in ...
Nov 03, 2019
Despite NCAA announcement, Illinois lawmakers move on bill to allow student athlete endorsement deals
The bill now heads to the Senate. It would take effect in 2023, the same time as other states. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Disregarding the announcement b...
Nov 01, 2019
UPDATE: BPD probing Halloween armed robbery
BPD said the masked suspect entered with a gun and demanded money. (Photo Bloomington Police Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are probing a Halloween hold up on ...
Nov 01, 2019
Two Livingston County educators have licenses suspended
Kathryn Patten, 34, and James Stoecklin, 56, (Photos Livingston County Sheriff’s Office) By HOI-ABC LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Two additional educators in Central Illinois have seen their ...
Nov 01, 2019
