Category Archives: Local News
McLean County adopts 700-page rule book
McLean County plans to have its new code book available online. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – If McLean County authorities 'throw the book at you' – you ...
Feb 17, 2015
Mitchell calls for review of child care program
State Rep. Bill Mitchell plans to call for more oversight of the Child Care Assistance Program. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois News Network SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Bill Mitchell (R-Forsyth) want...
Feb 17, 2015
Obituaries: Holderby
Thelma Holderby Thelma Eileen Holderby, 89, of Costa Mesa, Calif. for the past 42 years formerly of Bloomington passed away at 8:55 p.m. on Feb. 8 at Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center, Fountain Val...
Feb 16, 2015
Renner’s future discussed at candidate forum
At least two candidates for Bloomington city council are calling for Renner's resignation. (WJBC/Terry James) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner's recent commen...
Feb 16, 2015
Sports Illustrated debuts photos shot in Pontiac
Pontiac Mayor Bob Russell says Pontiac’s reputation as a Route 66 destination made Sports Illustrated want to shoot in Pontiac. (Todd Wineburner/WJEZ) By Todd Wineburner PONTIAC- Images of Ponti...
Feb 15, 2015
Radio Bloomington St. Jude Radiothon raises $86,346
Radio Bloomington's St. Jude Radiothon took place Thursday and Friday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – The two-day long Radio Bloomington St. Jude Radiothon resulted in $...
Feb 13, 2015
Obituaries: Bahler
Ralph Bahler Ralph A. Bahler, 83, of Fairbury, passed away at 2:44 p.m., Feb. 12 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury. His funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday at the Apostolic Chris...
Feb 13, 2015
Renner apologizes to blogger
Mayor Tari Renner called conservative blogger Diane Benjamin Friday afternoon. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – After publicly criticizing her earlier this week, Bloomington�...
Feb 13, 2015
Four men plead not guilty to sexual assault charges
By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Four men from Normal charged with sexually assaulting two victims have pleaded not guilty. Eugene Devine, 25, Josiah Porter, 23, Darren Yates, 23, and Elente Collins,...
Feb 13, 2015
Lamie sentenced to life in prison for murder of foster child
Kianna Rudesill died in May 2011 and the woman accused of murdering her, foster parter Heather Lamie, has been sentenced to life in prison. (Photo courtesy WJEZ) By Joe Ragusa PONTIAC – A Kankak...
Feb 13, 2015
