Category Archives: Local News
Prosecutors: Child suffered abuse for months prior to her murder
Cynthia Baker, 41, is being held on a $100,035 cash bond. (Normal Police Department photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – McLean County prosecutors on Thursday filed additional charges ag...
Apr 25, 2019
Local war hero to be honored in Uptown Normal
War hero to be honored during naming ceremony (PHOTO: WJBC File )By Neil DoyleNORMAL – The U.S. Post Office in Uptown Normal will be renamed Thursday to honor local war hero U.S. Army Sgt. Joshu...
Apr 24, 2019
Rivian’s investor list continues to grow
Ford Motor Co. says it will invest $500 Million in Rivian (Photo from WMBD) By Katherine MurphyNORMAL- Another major investor placing it’s bet on Rivian.Ford Motor Company says it’s i...
Apr 24, 2019
ROE hosting another substitute sign-up day
After the success of the sub fair day last winter, ROE #17 will hold another one. (Photo from ROE website)By A.J. HarrisBLOOMINGTON – Central Illinois, and the state as a whole, is still i...
Apr 24, 2019
Teacher accused of making racist posts has Twin-City ties
(From Pekin Community High School Facebook page) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – A Tazewell County teacher out of work for allegedly making racist posts on the internet apparently has conn...
Apr 24, 2019
Connect Transit Board panel formed to seek input after controversial fare hikes, route changes
Some of those attending Tuesday’s Connect Transit Board meeting held signs protesting fare hikes and route changes.(Photo by Howard Packowitz) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – F...
Apr 24, 2019
Lawyers focus on child support in Zimmerman murder trial
This is the third week of testimony in Kirk Zimmerman's murder trial. (Photo from WMBD-TV) By Neil Doyle and WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Lawyers focused on child support payments in the Kirk Zimme...
Apr 23, 2019
Pallas’ cat kittens born at Miller Park Zoo
Miller Park Zoo has announced the birth of five Pallas’ cat kittens. (Photo Miller Park Zoo/Facebook) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Miller Park Zoo is welcoming five Pallas' cat kittens....
Apr 23, 2019
BPD seeking help in identifying Subway armed robbery suspects
Bloomington Police responded to an armed robbery on Thursday at the Subway restaurant in the 2300 block of East Oakland Avenue. (Photo Bloomington Police Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON R...
Apr 19, 2019
Arena contract change aims to limit taxpayer losses
An amended city contract would have management firm VenuWorks assume some of the financial risk if the arena continues to lose money. (Grossinger Motors Arena photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTO...
Apr 19, 2019
