Category Archives: Local News
Pig-ear dog treats sold at Pet Supplies Plus recalled due to Salmonella
Pig ears sold as dog treats across 33 states including Illinois, have been recalled due to an outbreak in Salmonella. (Photo courtesy: Pet Supply Plus/ Facebook)By Blake HaasNORMAL – Pig-ears so...
Jul 06, 2019
Pope Francis approves Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s miracle
The late Archbishop Fulton Sheen of El Paso. (File photo credit: YouTube)By WMBD and Blake HaasPEORIA – Catholic Diocese of Peoria Bishop Daniel Jenky announced Sunday that Pope Francis formally...
Jul 06, 2019
Garage blaze caused by fireworks
Normal Fire investigators said the blaze started in a trash can (Normal Fire Department/Facebook) By Katherine MurphyNORMAL– With the sky lit by fireworks, a garage in Normal experienced th...
Jul 05, 2019
ISU’s Dietz joins Pritzker on Rebuild Illinois victory tour
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz. (WJBC File Photo) By Howard PackowitzIllinois State University President Larry Dietz participated in Gov. JB Pritzker’s Rebuild Illinois vic...
Jul 04, 2019
Vacant county board seat attracts five candidates
Five people are vying for the vacant District 2 seat on the McLean County Board. (WJBC file photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Board’s Executive Committee...
Jul 03, 2019
Gleason creates committee to assist in police chief search
City Manager Tim Gleason is expected to name a new police chief this summer. (WJBC File Photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason has named a five member commit...
Jul 03, 2019
Pekin man dead after a two-vehicle accident
The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office said the man was pronounced deceased after a two-vehicle accident. (DavidsonScott/flickr)By WMBD and Blake HaasPEKIN – An area man is dead after a Wedn...
Jul 03, 2019
Black lab feels the love at ISU
Sage is a two-year old black lab certified by the Supporting Independence through Teamwork Service Dogs. (Photo #apinchofsage Instagram page) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – The power of social...
Jul 01, 2019
Coroner: Strong storm knocks down tree limb, Peoria man killed
Nathaniel Peck, 39, of Peoria was struck by a tree limb Sunday after a strong storm and winds hit the area. (Facebook/Peoria Police Department) By Neil DoylePEORIA – A Peoria man died Sunda...
Jul 01, 2019
Illinois is now a “Tobacco 21” state, here’s how the law is different
Bloomington Police Department spokesperson John Fermon said BPD is conducting compliance checks at businesses to ensure they're no longer selling tobacco to anyone under 21. (Photo John Fermon Bpd Pio...
Jul 01, 2019
