Category Archives: Local News
BPD: Third murder suspect on the loose, considered ‘armed and dangerous’
Scotty Allen, 18, is a black male, approximately 5’8″, 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. (Photo Bloomington Police Department) By Howard Packowitz and Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON ...
Jun 11, 2019
After animal abuse video goes viral, local Jewel-Osco pulls Fairlife products
Fair Oaks Farms is suspending its delivery service for a week after an investigation into animal abuse. (Photo courtesy: USDA Lance Cheung)By WMBD and Blake HaasNORMAL – From Chicago to Los Ange...
Jun 11, 2019
BPD: Two men in custody for Orchard Road murder
Juan Nash, 25, was shot to death April 2 in the 1200 block of Orchard Road. (Facebook/Bloomington Police) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police confirmed on Tuesday they have arrest...
Jun 11, 2019
Redbirds Rising: Fundraising surpasses $150 million goal
Over 51,000 donors helped Illinois State University reach the $150 million Redbirds Rising Campaign goal. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasNORMAL – Illinois State University has met its i...
Jun 11, 2019
Clinton Police investigating infant death
Clinton Police Chief Ben Lowers said the cause of the death remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy Clinton Police Department)By Blake HaasCLINTON – An investigation remains ongoing after t...
Jun 10, 2019
Remains of El Paso’s famed Archbishop set for move to Peoria
The late Archbishop Fulton Sheen of El Paso. (File photo credit: YouTube) By Howard PackowitzPEORIA – The remains of famed Archbishop Fulton Sheen of El Paso appear to be headed to Peoria, ...
Jun 10, 2019
Finding the middle ground: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Foundation and presidential library and museum
A new bill calls for an understanding between the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Foundation and the presidential library and museum. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The group ...
Jun 09, 2019
Athletes seek inclusion at Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games
Special Olympians march into Illinois State University’s Hancock Stadium Friday night. (Special Olympics Illinois photo.)By Howard PackowitzThe Flame of Hope burns bright at Illinois State Unive...
Jun 07, 2019
Murdered man’s mother praises BPD’s determination to find killers
Damica Kirkwood, mother of Trevonte Kirkwood, who was shot to death last October in the 1300 block of North Oak Street. (File photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON –...
Jun 07, 2019
Comptroller Mendoza: ‘wonderful to have a budget’ after legislation session
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza said its a good feeling to have a budget. (Photo courtesy YouTube)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Among those cheering how the 2019 legislative session turned out i...
Jun 07, 2019
