Category Archives: Local News
Blumenshine seeks 2020 primary rematch with Rep. Brady
Realtor David Paul Blumenshine is again challenging State Rep. Dan Brady in the 105th District. (Photo from David Paul Blumenshine for State Representative Facebook page.) By Howard Pack...
Jul 07, 2019
Pig-ear dog treats sold at Pet Supplies Plus recalled due to Salmonella
Pig ears sold as dog treats across 33 states including Illinois, have been recalled due to an outbreak in Salmonella. (Photo courtesy: Pet Supply Plus/ Facebook) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Pig-ears ...
Jul 06, 2019
Pope Francis approves Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s miracle
The late Archbishop Fulton Sheen of El Paso. (File photo credit: YouTube) By WMBD and Blake Haas PEORIA – Catholic Diocese of Peoria Bishop Daniel Jenky announced Sunday that Pope Francis formal...
Jul 06, 2019
Garage blaze caused by fireworks
Normal Fire investigators said the blaze started in a trash can (Normal Fire Department/Facebook) By Katherine Murphy NORMAL– With the sky lit by fireworks, a garage in Normal experienced...
Jul 05, 2019
ISU’s Dietz joins Pritzker on Rebuild Illinois victory tour
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz. (WJBC File Photo) By Howard Packowitz Illinois State University President Larry Dietz participated in Gov. JB Pritzker’s Rebuild Illinois ...
Jul 04, 2019
Vacant county board seat attracts five candidates
Five people are vying for the vacant District 2 seat on the McLean County Board. (WJBC file photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Board’s Executive Committee...
Jul 03, 2019
Gleason creates committee to assist in police chief search
City Manager Tim Gleason is expected to name a new police chief this summer. (WJBC File Photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason has named a five member commit...
Jul 03, 2019
Pekin man dead after a two-vehicle accident
The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office said the man was pronounced deceased after a two-vehicle accident. (DavidsonScott/flickr)By WMBD and Blake HaasPEKIN – An area man is dead after a Wedn...
Jul 03, 2019
Fire Safety Compliance Manager: ‘read the instructions’ before shooting off fireworks
Illinois’ Fire Marshal Fire Safety Compliance Manager Bob Wetzel said to read the instructions before setting off fireworks. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – With Amer...
Jul 02, 2019
Normal Council reveals post-election discord on Rivian street name change
Normal Town Council members Chemberly Cummings and Stan Nord at Monday night’s town council meeting. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – The Normal Town Council b...
Jul 02, 2019
