Category Archives: Local News
“Alderman” seen as “masculine” title for Bloomington council
The Bloomington City Council posed for pictures May 1 when four new members were sworn into office. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Elected representatives...
May 09, 2019
BPD examines all “possibilities” in recent armed robberies
The most recent hold up occurred Wednesday night at the Casey’s General Store located at 3007 Gill Street. (Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Recent armed robber...
May 09, 2019
Weather continues to delay planting for Illinois farmers
Mark Schleusener, state statistician for the USDA, said the weather forecast for the coming week is not encouraging. (Photo courtesy Facebook/IL Corn)SPRINGFIELD – Rain again dominates the USDA ...
May 07, 2019
State’s Attorney, BPD to discuss Zimmerman murder probe after not guilty verdict
Kirk Zimmerman with one of his daughters after a McLean County Jury found him not guilty of killing his former wife in 2014. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON –...
May 07, 2019
New Normal council member Nord makes waves at first meeting
Stan Nord took his seat Monday night as Normal Town Council member. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – The leading vote getter in Normal’s town council...
May 07, 2019
Jury finds Zimmerman not guilty of murder
Kirk Zimmerman with attorney John Rogers after jurors found Zimmerman not guilty of first degree murder (Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – A McLean County jury on Monday ...
May 06, 2019
Gunmen rob local mobile phone store
Bloomington Police were on the scene of Friday night’s armed robbery at Boost Mobile on South Center Street. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMIINGTON – Bloomin...
May 03, 2019
NCHS student is using theater to discuss mental health
NCHS senior Emma Williams told WJBC’s Scott Miller the idea of a play arose from a class project. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – A local student has decided to put on a theat...
May 02, 2019
Kirk Zimmerman will not testify in murder trial
Murder defendant Kirk Zimmerman told the judge Wednesday afternoon he will not testify (Photo from WMBD-TV) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – The jury deciding murder defendant Kirk Zimmerma...
May 01, 2019
BPD asking for help to identify armed robbery suspects
Police said on Monday two suspects held up a convenience store in the 1000 block of Six Points Road. (Photo Bloomington Police Department) By Katherine MurphyBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Polic...
May 01, 2019
