Category Archives: Local News
Years in the making, Zimmerman murder trial to begin in McLean County Court
Kirk Zimmerman is on trial for first-degree murder in the shooting death of his wife Pamela in November 2014. (Bloomington Police photos) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – One of McLean C...
Apr 01, 2019
Another trooper struck and killed
Trooper Ellis was an 11-year veteran of the Illinois State Police (Illinois State Police Photo) By A.J. Harris DOWNERS GROVE – Another Illinois State Police trooper was tragically struck and kil...
Apr 01, 2019
Firefighters rescue homeowner from fire
Firefighters fought the blaze for over two hours, and were on scene for two more. (Normal Fire Department Photo) By A.J. Harris NORMAL – Firefighters rescued a man trapped in his home by ...
Apr 01, 2019
BPD: Man, juvenile arrested for armed robbery
Bloomington Police arrested two males for an armed robbery Friday afternoon. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police have arrested a man and juvenile for an armed ro...
Mar 29, 2019
BPD investigating report of armed robbery
Bloomington Police say they have multiple people in custody. (Facebook/Illinois Department of Transportation) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police say they have multiple people in ...
Mar 29, 2019
Triple murder suspect hires lawyer as trial nears
Triple murder suspect Sydney Mays has decided not to act as his own attorney when he stands trial. (Bloomington Police Department photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington triple ...
Mar 28, 2019
Country artist Luke Combs coming to Bloomington
Luke Combs and hist “Beer Never Broke My Heart Tour” will be at Grossinger Motors Arena Friday, Sept. 27. (Photo B104) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The 2019 Academy of Country ...
Mar 28, 2019
City’s new economic development office seen to emphasize downtown, improve ties with Normal
The director of the newly-created Bloomington Economic Development Department, Melissa Hon, hosted a Wednesday night open house at City Hall. (Photo by Howafd Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard P...
Mar 28, 2019
UPDATED: Grand jury indicts accused cop killer
The charges are piling up for accused cop killer Floyd Brown. (Bloomington Police Department photos) By Howard Packowitz WINNEBAGO COUNTY – A grand jury has handed up a 75 count indictmen...
Mar 27, 2019
Renner: Raising gas tax was least objectionable option
Bloomington mayor Tari Renner says raising the local gas tax was necessary to help repair streets and sidewalks. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Mayor Tari Renne...
Mar 27, 2019
