Category Archives: Local News
BPD examines all “possibilities” in recent armed robberies
The most recent hold up occurred Wednesday night at the Casey’s General Store located at 3007 Gill Street. (Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Recent armed robber...
May 09, 2019
Mayoral hopeful Tiritilli wants spot on Connect Transit board
Normal mayoral hopeful Marc Tiritilli is asking current Mayor Chris Koos to appoint him to a seat on the Connect Transit board. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – Normal Mayor...
May 08, 2019
ISU plans tuition freeze for next school year
Illinois State University’s governing board will decide Friday whether to freeze tuition next school year. (WJBC File Photo) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – Illinois State Unive...
May 07, 2019
Weather continues to delay planting for Illinois farmers
Mark Schleusener, state statistician for the USDA, said the weather forecast for the coming week is not encouraging. (Photo courtesy Facebook/IL Corn) SPRINGFIELD – Rain again dominates the USDA...
May 07, 2019
State’s Attorney, BPD to discuss Zimmerman murder probe after not guilty verdict
Kirk Zimmerman with one of his daughters after a McLean County Jury found him not guilty of killing his former wife in 2014. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON ...
May 07, 2019
New Normal council member Nord makes waves at first meeting
Stan Nord took his seat Monday night as Normal Town Council member. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – The leading vote getter in Normal’s town cou...
May 07, 2019
Jury finds Zimmerman not guilty of murder
Kirk Zimmerman with attorney John Rogers after jurors found Zimmerman not guilty of first degree murder (Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – A McLean County jury on Monday ...
May 06, 2019
Gunmen rob local mobile phone store
Bloomington Police were on the scene of Friday night’s armed robbery at Boost Mobile on South Center Street. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMIINGTON – Bloomin...
May 03, 2019
NCHS student is using theater to discuss mental health
NCHS senior Emma Williams told WJBC’s Scott Miller the idea of a play arose from a class project. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – A local student has decided to put on a th...
May 02, 2019
Unity shown as Bloomington welcomes four new aldermen
The Bloomington City Council welcomed four new members Wednesday night. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – It was a great day for new beginnings, according...
May 02, 2019
