Category Archives: Local News
Obituaries: Cerda, Kaufmann
Lidia CerdaLidia Cerda, 84, of Chenoa, passed away at 10:12 a.m., Jan. 15 at her residence.His funeral mass will be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Chenoa with Father...
Jan 16, 2015
Police audio of Sgt. Shumaker now posted as podcast
Police audio of Sgt. Shumaker now posted as podcast.http://cdn.stationcaster.com/stations/wjbc/media/mpeg/Police_Audio_from_June_30th__2013-1421363319.mp3
Jan 15, 2015
Obituaries: Killian, Totterer
Judith KillianJudith Diane Killian, 71, of Normal, died at 9:13 p.m. Dec. 13 at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, Normal. Cremation rites have been accorded and a celebration of Judith’s lif...
Jan 15, 2015
Jury deliberations begin in Compton murder trial
McLean County Assistant State's Attorney Adam Ghrist talks to the jury during the murder trial of Nicholas Compton. (Pool photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Jury deliberations have started in...
Jan 15, 2015
Unit 5 hosting substitute teacher fair
Unit 5 is in need of more substitute teachers. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Unit 5, along with much of the area, is suffering from a shortage of substitute teachers.One effort to ...
Jan 15, 2015
BPD chief: ‘Discipline is a corrective action’
BPD chief Brendan Heffner understands many people are not happy about the punishment police Sgt. Ed Shumaker received. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Many, including Mayor...
Jan 15, 2015
Closing arguments begin in Compton murder trial
Nicholas Compton is facing first degree murder charges. (Pool photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Closing arguments are underway in the murder trial of Nicholas Compton.Compton is charged with firs...
Jan 15, 2015
Bloomington releases punishment for Shumaker
A Bloomington police officer received a written reprimand for an incident in which is stated he hoped a stabbing victim "bleeds to death." (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – ...
Jan 14, 2015
Bloomington appoints new fire chief
The Bloomington Fire Department has found a new chief. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – There is a new man at the top of the ladder in the Bloomington Fire Department. Brian Moh...
Jan 14, 2015
Disciplinary action against Bloomington Sergeant will be released
Renner says he continues to follow his promise of transparency. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – The disciplinary report on Sergeant Ed Shumaker will be released by the end of busine...
Jan 14, 2015
