Category Archives: Local News
CIRA seeks to expand tax base; Barickman wants more discussion
Central Illinois Regional Airport is getting some pushback over its proposal to expand its tax base. (WJBC file photo) By WMBD-TV BLOOMINGTON – Central Illinois Regional Airport is looking to br...
May 22, 2017
Prosecutor Chambers: Criminal case hard to prove for BHS nude photo website
McLean County State’s Attorney Jason Chambers says he has noticed more revenge porn cases in recent years, and he hopes increased publicity will encourage victims to seek help. (WJBC file photo)...
May 22, 2017
Bloomington man gets 8 1/2 years in prison for Constitution Trail robbery
Loren Ford sentenced to 8 1/2-years in prison for his guilty plea to aggravated robbery. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police.) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man, w...
May 19, 2017
Police chase down suspect in Mother’s Day shooting
Shooting suspect Fredd Mitchell apprehended after a foot chase. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police.) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police have captured a shooting suspect ...
May 19, 2017
Fewer entering skilled labor as baby boomers retire
Caterpillar is one of the local employers looking to attract students into skilled trades. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Caterpillar) By Lindsey Harrison/WMBD-TV PEORIA – From electricians to manufac...
May 19, 2017
Normal PD rooftop event raises money for Special Olympics
Normal Police will be collecting donations for Special Olympics until 2 p.m. at Dunkin’ Donuts at 1603 N. Main St. (Photo courtesy WBNQ) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Police in Normal are trying ...
May 19, 2017
Kenney man faces animal cruelty and weapons charges
A Kenney man faces felony charges for allegedly shooting a dog and possessing an unspecified explosive.(Photo courtesy DeWitt County Sheriff’s Office) By Greg Halbleib KENNEY – A Kenney ma...
May 19, 2017
Bloomington, Normal awarded grant for historic preservation program
Bloomington and Normal will be taking part in the Commission Assistance and Mentoring Program this fall. (WJBC file photo) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington and Normal will share in a fede...
May 19, 2017
Towanda, Parkinson avenues in Normal to close; University Street closes early
(Photo courtesy Pixabay) By WJBC Staff NORMAL – Towanda Avenue south of Ironwood Country Club Drive will be closed to through traffic beginning at 7 a.m. Friday and remain closed until 5 p.m. Tu...
May 19, 2017
No physical evidence tied to Bloomington murder suspect
Kirk Zimmerman is accused of killing his wife in 2014. (Photos courtesy Bloomington Police)By Howard PackowitzA Bloomington Police detective testified Thursday he’s aware of no physical ev...
May 18, 2017
