Category Archives: Local News
Fischer asks for dismissal of murder charges on speedy trial violation
Danielle Fischer testifies against Nicholas Compton in January 2015. (Photo courtesy WMBD) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – A murder suspect says her right to a speedy trial has been violated. Daniel...
Sep 14, 2015
Comedian Jeff Dunham coming to U.S. Cellular Coliseum
The comedian will bring his assortment of characters to Bloomington on Dec. 5. (Photo Courtesy of JeffDunham.com) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – Internationally acclaimed comedian and ventriloquist ...
Sep 14, 2015
BPD investigating three reports of shots fired
(WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department is investigating a trio of reports of shots fired, all of which took place in the last week. Police said they...
Sep 14, 2015
Illinois State unveils Redbird Remembrance
Redbird Remembrance is on permanent display outside Redbird Arena. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationNORMAL – The Illinois State Athletics Department revealed Redbird Remem...
Sep 14, 2015
Peoria native, REO Speedwagon guitarist Richrath dies
Gary Richrath played with REO Speedwagon at a benefit concert at U.S. Cellular Coliseum in 2013. (Photo courtesy YouTube/RichardSpegal)By WJBC StaffPEORIA – Peoria native Gary Richrath, who was ...
Sep 14, 2015
Bloomington City Council to vote on user fee study
The Bloomington City Council will vote on a $67,000 study into the city’s user fees Monday night. (Photo by Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The city of Bloomington is looking ...
Sep 14, 2015
Festival of Trees making call for volunteers
The 2015 Festival of Trees is scheduled for Nov. 20-22. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The event might not be for another two months, but the Baby Fold is already seeking vol...
Sep 13, 2015
Drivers reminded to be aware, patient of farming vehicles
Large, slow moving farm vehicles are hitting the roads for harvest season. (WJBC Top Stories) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – Harvest season is underway, and that means slow moving farm vehicles will...
Sep 13, 2015
Northpoint teacher publishes book on student teacher relationships
Carley Schweinberg got the idea for her book last fall. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – A Unit 5 teacher recently completed a book which focuses on to help create a better rel...
Sep 13, 2015
Heffner: Police officers aware of dangers, will continue to serve community
Heffner said his department monitors the recent shootings of police officers. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – As more and more U.S. police officers are killed in the line of duty, B...
Sep 13, 2015
