Category Archives: Local News
Man’s body discovered in creek along Constitution Trail in Normal
Normal Police and the coroner investigate the death of a man whose body was discovered in a creek along Constitution Trail. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – A man’s ...
Sep 13, 2017
One dead, another hurt in Bloomington hit and run crash
Police blocked off a large section of Morrissey Drive after the fatal hit and run crash.(photo by WJBC’s Eric Stock.) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Police are investigati...
Sep 13, 2017
Rep. Davis: Zero chance ‘dreamers’ get deported amid DACA overhaul
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis said he believes Congress will pass a permanent fix to the DACA program. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock TAYLORVILLE – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Taylorville, said it’...
Sep 13, 2017
Illinois State, Illinois Wesleyan maintain top 100 rankings
Illinois Wesleyan University is ranked No. 71 in U.S. News and World Report’s ranking of the top liberal arts colleges in the country. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Illin...
Sep 13, 2017
ISU professor: Sorensen sentence may have sent wrong message
Matt Sorensen has been convicted on one count of wire fraud and sentenced to one year in federal prison. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – Comments from the federal judge who...
Sep 13, 2017
Bloomington council to consider sharper rate hikes for quicker infrastructure fix
Some Bloomington alderman want sharper sewer rate hikes and storm sewer fee increases so the city can more quickly repair aging infrastructure. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Joe Shlabotnic) By ...
Sep 12, 2017
Mayor pro tem expects to know soon plans for Renner’s return
Alderwoman Karen Schmidt has served as mayor pro tem during Mayor Tari Renner’s medical leave of absence (Photo courtesy City of Bloomington) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON –...
Sep 11, 2017
Rose to serve on Mahomet Aquifer task force
The Mahomet Aquifer serves approximately 500,000 residents. (Illinois State Water Survey photo) By RFD Radio Network MAHOMET – Earlier this year, the state of Illinois approved a task force to c...
Sep 11, 2017
Ameren, Corn Belt sending workers to region struck by Irma
Approximately 500 Ameren workers in Illinois and Missouri are being sent to the storm-damaged region. (Photo courtesy Ameren Illinois)By Greg HalbleibST. LOUIS – Local electric utilities are ans...
Sep 11, 2017
McDonald’s offering free McNuggets to first responders
In honor of those who gave their lives during the September 11 attacks, local McDonald’s restaurants are offering free McNuggets to first responders. (WJBC File Photo) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGT...
Sep 09, 2017
