Category Archives: Local News
Local woman charged with killing her dog by leaving animal outside in sub-zero cold
Susan Greene, 61, of Normal, is charged with animal cruelty for allegedly leaving her dog out in the bitter cold. Authorities say the dog died on Sunday. (McLean County Jail photo) By Howard Packowitz...
Jan 08, 2018
Downs experiencing village-wide water outage
(Photo courtesy Village of Downs) By Patrick Baron DOWNS – The Village of Downs is experiencing a village-wide water outage following a water main break this morning. Once the repair is complete...
Jan 08, 2018
PATH offers help to combat ‘winter blues’
PATH Crisis provides help for people feeling depressed due to seasonal affective disorder. (WJBC file photo) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – During the winter months people may find themselves hi...
Jan 08, 2018
Weather advisory lifted; McLean County road conditions improving
Road crews were dropping salt on McLean County roads on Sunday and early Monday. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock LINCOLN – The National Weather Service has canceled its Winter Weather Advisory f...
Jan 08, 2018
Mason Street in Bloomington to close
(Photo courtesy Pixabay)By WJBC StaffBLOOMNIGTON – Effective Monday at 7 a.m., Mason Street between Graham and Seminary will be closed to all traffic due to sewer repair work.Mason will reopen a...
Jan 08, 2018
Committee decides government shouldn’t force McLean County businesses to recycle waste
The McLean County Board’s land use committee rejected a proposal requiring businesses to recycle more of their garbage. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – The McLean Count...
Jan 06, 2018
Local man charged with killing his dogs, then dumping them on a rural road
The McLean County Sheriff’s Office posted a witness photo of an SUV driving from the scene of where two dead dogs were reportedly dumped on a rural road. Prosecutors have now filed felony aggrav...
Jan 05, 2018
UPDATE: Fire engulfs Tazewell County car dealer
The fire at Uftring Chevrolet in Washington started in the tool room, according to the city’s police chief. No one was hurt. (Photo courtesy Facebook/WMBD/Niki Nation) By Howard Packowitz WASHIN...
Jan 05, 2018
Connect Transit to open Downtown Bloomington warming station Saturday
Connect Transit is parking a bus near its Downtown Bloomington transfer station Saturday so passengers don’t have to wait outside in the cold. (Connect Transit photo) By Howard Packowitz ...
Jan 05, 2018
Locust Street between Colton and Towanda closed for water repair
(Photo courtesy Pixabay) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Effective immediately, Locust Street between Colton and Towanda will be closed to all traffic due to water repair work. Locust Street will re...
Jan 05, 2018
