Category Archives: Local News
US Cellular sign comes down at Coliseum
A sign crew removed the U.S. Cellular sign on the front of the Coliseum on Wednesday. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – The U.S. Cellular sign at the Coliseum in Bl...
Jun 01, 2017
Economic development group assisting Pontiac business
The Greater Livingston County Economic Development Council markets the area to new and existing businesses. (Photo courtesy GLCEDC) By Cynthia Grau PONTIAC – The Greater Livingston County Econom...
May 30, 2017
Willow Street in Normal to close
(Photo courtesy Pixabay) By WJBC Staff NORMAL – Willow Street between Fell Avenue and School Street will be closed to through traffic beginning at 7 a.m. Tuesday and will be closed through Frida...
May 30, 2017
Chipotle falls victim to cybersecurity attack
Chipotle restaurants nationwide were hit with a cyber attack, including three in the Twin Cities. (Photo Courtesy Flickr/Mike Mozart) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Three Chipotle Mexican Gri...
May 29, 2017
Chicago pays tribute to fallen Bloomington soldier Josh Rodgers
Josh Rodgers By Howard Packowitz CHICAGO – The mother of U.S. Army Ranger Josh Rodgers took part in Memorial Day ceremonies at a site that was once the hub of anti-war protests dur...
May 29, 2017
Country Financial awards employee for patriotism
By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – When National Guardsman Sgt. Sean Roy is serving his country, his co-workers have his back at the office. Roy, who works in the Country Financial Central Cl...
May 29, 2017
Illinois House proclamation honors Sgt. Rodgers
Josh Rodgers was killed during a fight against ISIS in Afghanistan. By Eric StockSPRINGFIELD – Illinois House members observed a moment of silence last week in honor of Army Ranger Sgt. Jos...
May 29, 2017
Gibson City man accused of sexually abusing child in Normal
By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – Normal Police detectives have arrested a Gibson City man in a year-old child sexual abuse case. Courtney Rockwell, 27, is charged with predatory crimin...
May 26, 2017
Bloomington murder suspect accused of stabbing victim 105 times, bail set at $5 million
Bloomington Police arrested Kyle Brestan, 32, Thursday on murder charges in the stabbing death of Shannon Hastings. (Photos courtesy Bloomington Police) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – ...
May 26, 2017
Information sought on Saybrook water plant break-in
An image from a security video at the Saybrook water plant shows someone in the vicinity at about the time water was shut off. (Photo/video courtesy McLean Co. Sheriff’s Office) By Greg Halbleib...
May 26, 2017
