Category Archives: Local News
LaHood considers Trump allegations serious; not ready for independent probe
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood said former FBI Director James Comey should testify before Congress to explain allegations that President Trump had asked him to stop his investigation of fired National Securit...
May 17, 2017
Original Pancake House to open on former restaurant site
Original Pancake House operates a location in Champaign. (Google Street View photo) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – Bloomington-Normal will soon have another restaurant option for breakfast, and it...
May 17, 2017
Union Pacific planning crossing repairs in Normal
(Photo courtesy Pixabay) By WJBC Staff NORMAL – Union Pacific Railroad will be performing crossing repairs on their tracks in Normal this week. The project will involve night-time road closures ...
May 16, 2017
Amtrak service could be slowed by freight train derailment in Logan County
Amtrak is extending bus service in Logan County following a freight train derailment Monday night. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock ELKHART – Amtrak is bringing in more buses for passengers in Lo...
May 16, 2017
Normal liquor commission OKs licenses for Portillo’s, brewery, hotel
Normal’s liquor commission has approved licenses for Potrillo’s, Destihl Brewery and the Radisson Hotel. (Photo Flickr/Damien Pollet) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Normal’s liquor com...
May 16, 2017
Bloomington City Council undecided on police citizen review board
Bloomington citizens listen to discussion about a potential police citizen review board. (Photo Courtesy Nick McClintock/ WJBC) By Nick McClintock BLOOMINGTON – More than 50 community members ca...
May 15, 2017
Ex-BHS teacher admits to reduced charge for killing husband
(Woodford County photo) By Howard Packowitz A former Bloomington High School Spanish teacher has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of her h...
May 15, 2017
Murder victim Pamela Zimmerman’s friends claim she feared her ex-husband
Kirk Zimmerman is accused of killing his wife in 2014. (Photos courtesy Bloomington Police) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Four days of pre-trial hearings are underway in...
May 15, 2017
Tiritilli far from throwing in towel in bid for Normal Mayor
Marc Tiritilli has filed for a discovery recount in his bid to become Normal’s mayor. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Marc Tiritilli for Mayor of Normal)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Normal ma...
May 15, 2017
Health officials urge caution during Stroke Awareness Month
Health officials are asking people to stay alert of the signs that someone may be having a stroke as we enter Stroke Awareness Month. (WJBC File Photo) By Cynthia Grau BLOOMINGTON/PONTIAC – If s...
May 14, 2017
