Category Archives: Local News
Black lab feels the love at ISU
Sage is a two-year old black lab certified by the Supporting Independence through Teamwork Service Dogs. (Photo #apinchofsage Instagram page) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – The power of soc...
Jul 01, 2019
Coroner: Strong storm knocks down tree limb, Peoria man killed
Nathaniel Peck, 39, of Peoria was struck by a tree limb Sunday after a strong storm and winds hit the area. (Facebook/Peoria Police Department) By Neil Doyle PEORIA – A Peoria man died Su...
Jul 01, 2019
Illinois is now a “Tobacco 21” state, here’s how the law is different
Bloomington Police Department spokesperson John Fermon said BPD is conducting compliance checks at businesses to ensure they're no longer selling tobacco to anyone under 21. (Photo John Fermon Bpd Pio...
Jul 01, 2019
Maryland man wanted for armed robbery arrested in McLean County
Bloomington Police said Monday Jonathan Goff, 36, of Maryland was taken into custody over the weekend in McLean County. (Photo courtesy Montgomery County Police Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMI...
Jul 01, 2019
Barickman: Safeguards in place for recreational marijuana
Sen. Jason Barickman told WJBC’s Todd Wineburner the new recreational marijuana law provides some safeguards for Illinois residents. (WJBC File Photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – No...
Jul 01, 2019
Rivian seeks to make name for itself on local roadway
If local governments approve, Rivian Automotive’s plant will be located on Rivian Motorway, instead of Mitsubishi Motorway. (File photo from news partner WMBD-TV.) By Howard Packowitz NOR...
Jul 01, 2019
Hot weekend ahead across Central Illinois
Temperatures are expected to be in the 90s through the weekend and into Monday across Central Illinois. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Water and air conditioning will be in full...
Jun 28, 2019
Owners pick mystical new name for downtown business
(From Mystic Kitchen and Tasting Room Facebook page.) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Owners of a new downtown Bloomington business have come up with another name to replace one that a cit...
Jun 28, 2019
Local police to play key role in tributes to slain Fulton County deputy
Slain Fulton County Sheriff’s Deputy Troy Chisum. (Fulton County Sheriff’s Department photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – McLean County will be represented in the tributes t...
Jun 27, 2019
Unit 5 hires new Parkside Junior High principal
(From Unit 5) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – A former superintendent of a Vermilion County school system will be principal of Unit 5’s Parkside Junior High for the next school year. T...
Jun 26, 2019
