Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington man reaches plea agreement in fatal DUI case
By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man has reached a plea agreement that could keep him out of jail following a drunk driving crash in November 2013.Braiton Holloway, 21, pleaded guilty in...
Jan 21, 2015
Obituaries: Dirks
Phyllis Dirks Phyllis Jean Wertsch Dirks., 92, of Bloomington, died Dec. 7, 2014 at Advocate BroMenn Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her family. A private family service was held Dec. 11, 2014 ...
Jan 20, 2015
McLean County welcomes new nursing home administrator, fines Danvers bar
Cindy Wegner took over as McLean County Nursing Home administrator on Dec. 28. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – McLean County's new nursing home administrator is...
Jan 20, 2015
“Weird Al” Yankovic scheduled to perform at Bloomington Center for Performing Arts
"Weird Al" Yankovic will perform at the BCPA on May 26. (WJBC File photo) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts is pleased to announce the bringin...
Jan 20, 2015
IWU athletic director announces retirement after half century
After 51 years, Illinois Wesleyan University athletic director Dennie Bridges is retiring. (IWU) By Stew Salowitz/Director of Sports Information – IWU (from press release) BLOOMINGTON – Il...
Jan 20, 2015
IRS begins accepting returns
The tax filing period is underway. (Photo by kenteegardin/flickr) By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – Income tax season starts Tuesday. Today is the day the IRS will start ac...
Jan 20, 2015
Eric Church to bring tour to US Cellular Coliseum
Eric Church will perform at U.S. Cellular Coliseum on March 17. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Eric Church)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Country music star Eric Church will bring his “The Outsiders...
Jan 20, 2015
Man accused of sexual assaults of minors in Bloomington
Bloomington Police say a 19-year-old man faces sex abuse and other charges following his arrest in Wyoming. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Officers with the U.S. M...
Jan 19, 2015
Obituaries: Rowry
Zayden McArthur Rowry Baby Zayden McArthur Rowry passed away at 10:10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015 at Advocate Bromenn Medical Center in Normal. A Memorial Service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesda...
Jan 19, 2015
Bradley honors Dodgers broadcaster
Bradley University has renamed its communications school after former ESPN sportscaster Charley Steiner. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bradley University) By Metro News Service PEORIA – A communicati...
Jan 19, 2015
