Category Archives: Local News
2 men charged after party in Normal; reported beating still under investigation
Samuel Gentry has been charged with unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon and aggravated assault following a weekend party. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – M...
Oct 17, 2017
Normal comprehensive plan: Developers forced to provide too much parking
The 2040 comprehensive plan for the Town of Normal suggests local government requires developers provide too many parking spaces. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – The Town o...
Oct 17, 2017
Bloomington aldermen ready to make “painful” budget decisions
The Bloomington City Council is examining what might be considered “painful” options for how to fill a $1.5 million budget deficit. (WJBC File Photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON –...
Oct 17, 2017
Normal Council approves sales tax rebate in revival of election year dispute
Former Normal mayoral candidate Marc Tiritilli addressed Normal Town Council members Monday night. He spoke out against a sales tax rebate for the owner of adjacent shopping centers along Veterans Par...
Oct 16, 2017
Sen. Barickman hesitant on Rauner endorsement
State Sen. Jason Barickman was mum on offering an endorsement of Governor Bruce Rauner. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – A second Republican law...
Oct 16, 2017
Children’s Discovery Museum director leaves for job at Advocate Health Care
Shelleigh Birlingmair has resigned as Executive Director of the Children’s Discovery Museum in Normal and the town’s Cultural Arts Department. She’s accepted a development pos...
Oct 16, 2017
Former Twin Cities actress recalls close call with Weinstein
Amanda Wycoff is now a realtor in Bloomington-Normal. (Photo Facebook/Amanda Wycoff)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – A former actress from the Twin Cities says her role in a movie improved after no...
Oct 16, 2017
NPD: SWAT team called after beating is shown on Facebook Live
The Normal Police Department sent its emergency response unit to a residence near police headquarters on Parkinson St. after authorities said a concerned social media user notified authorities about a...
Oct 15, 2017
Drunk driving suspect in multiple crashes Friday released on bond
McLean County Jail records indicate suspected DUI driver Zachary Willis, accused of causing five car crashes in Normal, Friday night, has been released on bond. (WJBC File Photo) By Howard Packowitz N...
Oct 15, 2017
No-cost adoptions for service people this Veteran’s Day
By filling out an application and bringing a Military ID, veterans and active service men and women can adopt a pet for free. (Photo courtesy Flickr/FastPhive) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – Act...
Oct 14, 2017
