Category Archives: Local News
Rodriguez: Dialogue needed on racial issues
Democrat Junius Rodriguez is seeking the 18th Congressional District seat. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – The Democratic challenger for Congress in the 18th Distric...
Sep 27, 2016
Bloomington-Normal designated Lincoln heritage area gateway community
Beth Whisman (right) is the director of the McLean County Museum of History. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Looking for Lincoln Heritage Coalition has named Bloomingto...
Sep 27, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. Sept. 26, 2016
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Mon. Sept. 26, 2016City of Bloomington has yet t...
Sep 27, 2016
Zimmerman attorney to file sealed motions
Kirk Zimmerman was arrested for murder in 2015. (Pool photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The defense attorney for Kirk Zimmerman could soon be filing motions under seal. Zimmerman is charge...
Sep 27, 2016
Attorney: Charges against Sorensen warrant prison time if convicted
Matt Sorensen’s plea hearing has been rescheduled for Nov. 2. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock CHICAGO – An attorney, who studies fraud cases, said former McLean County Board chair...
Sep 27, 2016
LaHood: Trump was ‘overly sensitive’ in first debate
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood says he wanted more discussion of the issues in Monday’s first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Darin LaHood) By Eric...
Sep 27, 2016
Liquor commission debate surfaces at Bloomington City Council meeting
Liquor Commission talk surfaced at Monday night’s Bloomington City Council meeting. (WJBC File Photo) By Sam Thomas BLOOMINGTON – Sue Feldkamp has no intention of stepping down from her po...
Sep 26, 2016
Dobskis to retire as McDonald’s owners
The Dobskis will retire after owning and operating area McDonalds stores for 27 years. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – The 27-year owners of 10 area McDonald’s restaurants a...
Sep 26, 2016
Brady hopeful politics can be put aside
State Sen. Bill Brady says a new budget can be reached if politics are set aside. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – There is a lot of pressure on Illinois lawmakers to pass a balanced...
Sep 26, 2016
Bloomington police searching woman missing since March 2015
(WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police are seeking information on a woman who hasn’t been seen by family in about a year-and-a-half.Police say Dinah Richardson...
Sep 26, 2016
