Category Archives: Local News
Report: Amazon, GM want stake in Rivian
The R1S sports utility vehicle that Rivian plans to build at the former Mitsubishi Motors plant in west Normal. (Rivian photo) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – The international news agenc...
Feb 12, 2019
City, Kroger revive plans for northeast side grocery store
Kroger has asked for another year to make good on its pledge to pay for infrastructure improvements on property on College Avenue in northeast Bloomington even though it’s unclear whether the co...
Feb 11, 2019
Sheriff’s Police arrest pair for attempted robbery in Downs
The McLean County Sheriff’s Police released this photo after the January 20 attempted armed robbery at the Mobil Station in Downs (Photo McLean County Sheriff’s office Facebook Page) ...
Feb 08, 2019
UPDATED: Bloomington mobile home fire ignited by owner trying to unfreeze pipes
Bloomington and Normal firefighters were called to battle flames at this mobile home in Prairieland Estates. (Normal Fire Department photo) By Howard Packowitz and Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – I...
Feb 08, 2019
BPD probes possible ties to Springfield armed robbery
Springfield Police arrested Toshiro Luttrell of Bloomington Wendnesday night in connection to an armed robbery at the Check Into Cash in Springfield. (DavidsonScott/flickr) By Neil Doyle and Howa...
Feb 08, 2019
Fire destroys mobile home in Bloomington
Bloomington Fire crews responded to a mobile home engulfed in flames Friday morning. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A mobile home went up in flames Friday morning on Bloomingt...
Feb 08, 2019
YWCA award can grow with your help
Google.org award one of ten grants to the YWCA for the Labyrinth Social Enterprise program (WJBC file photo) By Katherine Murphy BLOOMINGTON– A big award for the YWCA of McLean County cou...
Feb 07, 2019
Connect Transit seeks public input on fare hike plan
Connect Transit is holding a series of “community engagement” sessions to prepare the public for a four-year plan to raise bus fares. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Pack...
Feb 07, 2019
Flanagan-Cornell student faces felony charges
The Livingston County State’s Attorney has filed felony charges against an 18-year old student at Flanagan-Cornell High School. (Photo Google Maps) By Howard Packowitz FLANAGAN – A ...
Feb 06, 2019
Local food bank receives grant from State Farm
Midwest Food Bank has received $130,000 from State Farm through their Good Neighbor Citizenship philanthropy program. (Facebook/Midwest Food Bank) By Greg Halbleib NORMAL – The Midwest Fo...
Feb 06, 2019
