Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington Police investigating armed robbery
Bloomington Police said the armed robbery occurred in the 1800 block of W. Market St.early Friday morning. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are asking f...
Aug 23, 2019
ISU selects developer for $100 million housing project
The project will be built on the land formerly occupied by Atkin-Colby and Hamilton Whitten residence halls. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Gilbane Development Company has been awa...
Aug 23, 2019
Grossinger Motors Arena implementing clear bag policy
The clear bag policy will go into effect Sept. 1. (Photo courtesy Grossinger Motors Arena) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Starting next month, Grossinger Motors Arena will implement a clear ...
Aug 22, 2019
Jobs up in Twin-Cities, all metro areas across Illinois
All metro areas in Illinois saw job growth for the first time since 2000. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil Doyle SPRINGFIELD – Jobs were up in all 14 Illinois metro areas for the first time in 19 ...
Aug 22, 2019
BPD: Man charged with attempted murder in connection with Springfield Road shooting
Bloomington Police charged Khwanus Haynes, 20, of Bloomington, with attempted murder and weapon charges. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police Department/Facebook) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A hi...
Aug 22, 2019
Troopers seize over 38 pounds of marijuana near Pontiac
Troopers found more than 38 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop early Thursday morning near Pontiac. (Photo Illinois State Police District 6) By Neil Doyle PONTIAC – A traffic stop ...
Aug 22, 2019
Lacking hiring powers, Renner trusts Gleason to pick police chief
Mayor Tari Renner and Police Chief finalist Dan Donath at a community meet-and-greet event at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts. Retired State Police Captain and current Parkland College ...
Aug 22, 2019
McLean County Libertarian seeks state leadership post
McLean County Libertarian Party Chair Steve Suess. (Steve Suess photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – McLean County Libertarian Party Chair Steve Suess announced Wednesday eveni...
Aug 21, 2019
ISU College of Fine Arts and School of Art to be named for alum
The naming ceremony will be held Sept. 12 at the Center for the Performing Arts. (Photo Illinois State University) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Illinois State University will name its College of F...
Aug 21, 2019
Gov. Pritzker: ‘we need to hold everybody accountable’ after report finds toxic workplace at Capitol
Gov. JB Pritzker said he’s glad the culture of harassment, intimidation, and bullying is now known to the public. (WJBC File Photo)By Dave DahlSPIRNGFIELD – Now that a report of a toxic wo...
Aug 21, 2019
