Category Archives: Local News
Ex-Replex manager admits to theft
Joe Rodts faces sentencing on April 6. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – The former head of the LeRoy Replex has admitted to stealing close to 80-thousand dollars f...
Jan 30, 2018
Bloomington Police look for suspect in second hold-up this month at Risque’s
Bloomington Police are investigating a robbery at Risque’s on N. Main St. It’s the second hold-up this month at the business. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON ̵...
Jan 30, 2018
McLean County Zoning Board of Appeals set to vote on wind farm
The McLean County Zoning Board of Appeals is set to vote Tuesday night on Invenergy’s application to build a 100-turbine wind farm in northeastern McLean County. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By Howa...
Jan 30, 2018
Renner unsure if council will approve ‘welcoming’ ordinance compromise
Bloomington aldermen will meet February 12 at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts to take final action on a proposed ‘welcoming city’ ordinance. They met at BCPA December 18 to ...
Jan 29, 2018
Freitag announces retirement as circuit judge
Robert Freitag’s final day on the bench will be July 6, 2018. (Illinois State University photo) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – Circuit Judge Robert Freitag has announced he will retire fro...
Jan 29, 2018
Pontiac woman injured, ticketed after collision with squad car
Police block the intersection of Main and Howard streets in Pontiac after a collision involving a Livingston County squad car. (Photo Todd Wineburner/WJEZ)By Greg HalbleibPONTIAC – A Pontiac wom...
Jan 29, 2018
B-N realtor says price, availability resulted in fewer home sales in 2017
Home sales were down in 2017 in Bloomington-Normal, but local realtors association president John Armstrong says that can be good news for potential home buyers. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) By Greg Halbl...
Jan 29, 2018
Congerville man dies in plane crash
Investigators are trying to determine the cause of a plane cash which left a Congerville man dead. (Photo by DavidsonScott/flickr) By Eric Stock WEST LABANON, Ind. – A Congerville man has died i...
Jan 29, 2018
Pointe at Pontiac offers Walking Club for seniors
Seniors who want to stretch their legs and meet new people are welcome to attend the Walking Club at the Pointe at Pontiac. (Photo courtesy WJEZ/Cynthia Grau) By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ PONTIAC – The ...
Jan 28, 2018
Normal woman decorates pregnant bellies with henna
A normal woman uses her artistic skills to create henna designs on pregnant women’s bellies. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Belly Blessings Henna) By Crystal Donaldson NORMAL – A woman in...
Jan 28, 2018
