Category Archives: Local News
United Way slashes aid to local human services agencies
(Flickr) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON — The head of the United Way of McLean County says he’s “absolutely not” satisfied with the level of community contributions this year ...
Apr 21, 2017
Police: Intruder shot by Bloomington homeowner
(WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police say an intruder was shot after breaking into a home early this morning. Police said Mykale Davis, 24, of Bloomington was treat...
Apr 21, 2017
Road Closure for sewer repair
By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON, IL - The west side of Center and North side of Empire will be down to one lane traffic due to emergency sewer repairs. Normal traffic will resume as soon as work is complete...
Apr 21, 2017
Normal council cohorts back Fritzen’s attack
Kevin McCarthy is beginning his second term on the Normal Town Council. (Photo Town of Normal) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – Normal town council member Jeff Fritzen’s harsh critique this we...
Apr 21, 2017
Bray looking forward to serving Ward 9
Ward 9 Council Member-elect Kimberly Bray. (Photo courtesy: Facebook/Kimberly Bray for Ward 9) By Sam WoodOne of two new faces on the Bloomington City Council will be that of Ward 9 resident Kimb...
Apr 20, 2017
Bloomington man faces long sentence for burglary
(WJBC file photo)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man is eligible for an extended sentence of up to 30-years in prison after a jury convicted him in a burglary case that garn...
Apr 20, 2017
Pepsi Ice Center makes final push in Hockeyville 2nd round
The semifinal round of voting ends tonight at KraftHockeyville.com. (Photo Kraft Hockeyville) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – The Pepsi Ice Center is making its final push to advance to the final...
Apr 19, 2017
TSA pre-screening coming to CIRA
Central Illinois Regional Airport is expected to begin TSA Pre-Check by June 1. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – Security pre-screening is coming to Central Illinoi...
Apr 19, 2017
Moody’s reviewing state universities for possible downgrade due to state budget impasse
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz says the school has managed its resources well in spite of limited state funding.(Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network S...
Apr 19, 2017
Local police arrest man in child pornography case
(Photo by DavidsonScott/flickr) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – A year-long child pornography investigation led to the arrest of a man from Normal who’s suspected of possessing thousands of p...
Apr 18, 2017
