Category Archives: Local News
Murdered man’s mother praises BPD’s determination to find killers
Damica Kirkwood, mother of Trevonte Kirkwood, who was shot to death last October in the 1300 block of North Oak Street. (File photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON –...
Jun 07, 2019
Comptroller Mendoza: ‘wonderful to have a budget’ after legislation session
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza said its a good feeling to have a budget. (Photo courtesy YouTube)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Among those cheering how the 2019 legislative session turned out i...
Jun 07, 2019
BPD’s Cop on Top raises cash for Illinois Special Olympics
Bloomington Police officers take part in the Cop on Top event at Dunkin’ Donuts on East Oakland Ave. to benefit Special Olympics of Illinois. (B104 photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON ...
Jun 06, 2019
Connect Transit board nominee asked to step down
Members of Citizens to Ensure Fair Transit meet with Citizen’s Transit board nominee Justin Boyd Wednesday at his Downtown Bloomington insurance office. (Citizens to Ensure Fair Transit Facebook...
Jun 06, 2019
UPDATED: Miller Park Zoo sought to keep flamingo’s death under wraps
A flamingo at Miller Park Zoo was euthanized in May after suffering injuries when a child threw a rock at the bird. (Miller Park Zoo photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – If Miller Par...
Jun 05, 2019
OSF St. Joseph breaks ground on new chapel
OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center held a blessing and groundbreaking ceremony for its new chapel at the hospital. (Photo OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGT...
Jun 05, 2019
Miller Park Zoo Superintendent: ‘This was truly an accident’ after flamingo death
After making national headlines, Miller Park Zoo Superintendent Jay Tetzloff is sharing what happened the day a flamingo had to be euthanized at Miller Park Zoo. (Photo Courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake H...
Jun 05, 2019
Connect Transit’s McCurdy ready to meet with Normal council, doubles down on route cut
Connect Transit Board Chair Mike McCurdy (left) and General Manager Isaac Thorne (right) at Tuesday evening’s transit board meeting. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz L...
Jun 05, 2019
Bedtime Boutique announcing store closure
The lingerie store will be closing Aug. 31. (Photo courtesy: Bedtime Boutique/Facebook) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – After serving the Twin-Cities for over 34-years, Bedtime Boutique announced on...
Jun 04, 2019
From beard to muttonchops: local barbers changing their beards for PATH Crisis
Griffin Rutledge (left) and Noah Anderson (right), Owner of Anderson’s classic barbershop are sporting a new look after a months long fundraiser for PATH Crisis. (Photo courtesy: Anderson’...
Jun 04, 2019
