Category Archives: Local News
Backyard Battles Benefiting SOAR
Photo Courtesy: https://www.facebook.com/events/2128016560630408/ Mark your calendar for Sunday, August 25 for the 2nd annual Backyard Battles at Destihl Brewery! Teams of two will compete in a battle...
Aug 20, 2019
Gunfire reported near Downtown Bloomington
Bloomington Police said multiple shots were fired early Tuesday near Lee and Front Streets.(Facebook/Bloomington Police) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are investiga...
Aug 20, 2019
Narrow council majority backs Bloomington cannabis task force
Bloomington City Council members Monday night discussed creating a task force to consider ways to implement the state’s new law legalizing recreational cannabis use. (WJBC File Photo) By ...
Aug 20, 2019
Crabill’s fashion statement reveals political divide
Bloomington City Council member Jeff Crabill. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – West side Bloomington resident Surena Fish didn’t expect to speak at...
Aug 20, 2019
NWS: Severe storms possible Tuesday across Central Illinois
The National Weather Service said the greatest threat for severe weather is Tuesday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. (Photo McLean County Emergency Management Agency/Facebook) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTO...
Aug 19, 2019
Pontiac woman identified in fatal crash
The crash happened Saturday night around 10:50 p.m. on Old Route 66 just south of Pontiac.(Facebook/Illinois Department of Transportation) By Neil Doyle PONTIAC – Livingston County Corone...
Aug 19, 2019
Coroner: Steel post stabs Bloomington man while working on property
The Logan County Sheriff’s office and Coroner’s office are still investigating the incident. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleATLANTA – The Logan County Coroner’s office sai...
Aug 19, 2019
$750k lottery ticket sold at Casey’s in Bloomington
Winners have one year to claim prizes. (Photo Facebook/Illinois Lottery) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The Illinois Lottery announced Monday a gas station in Bloomington sold a $750,000 winnin...
Aug 19, 2019 (Photo courtesy: Illinois Lottery)
Mayor Koos: No tax breaks for Hyatt Place sale
Hyatt Place in Uptown Normal is up for sale. (JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group photo) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – The Town of Normal will not offer tax breaks to lure a buyer for the Hyat...
Aug 19, 2019
Council to discuss new video gaming rules, marijuana regulations
Video gaming and a proposed cannabis task force are on the agenda for Monday night’s Bloomington City Council committee-of-the-whole meeting at City Hall. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Pack...
Aug 16, 2019
