Category Archives: Local News
Local legislators react to Rauner’s inaugural speech
State Rep. Dan Brady and State Sen. Jason Barickman offered some thoughts on Monday's gubernatorial inaugural address. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – State Rep. Dan Brad...
Jan 12, 2015
Obituaries: Arteman, Killion
Keith ArtemanKeith P. Arteman, 75, of Bloomington, died at 2:00 p.m. on Jan. 8 at his home with his wife by his side.A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at Holy Trinity Catholic Chu...
Jan 12, 2015
Apartment dryer fire in Normal causes $10,000 in damage
(Photo courtesy Flickr/herval)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – A fire in a clothes dryer caused approximately $10,000 in damage to an apartment building in Normal overnight and left one family displac...
Jan 12, 2015
Local State Farm agent featured in new TV spot
State Farm agent Axel Jimenez had the opportunity to be featured on a new national ad. (Photo courtesy YouTube) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – No matter how you sing it, an agent is there when...
Jan 12, 2015
Bloomington doctor takes part in long-term diabetes study
Bloomington doctor Wilson Movic took part in a 10-year study on diabetes starting in 1987. It's findings are just now being published. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMING...
Jan 12, 2015
Bloomington considering sewer, storm water fee study
Bloomington wants to examine its sewer and storm water fee structure. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Horia Varlan)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington is preparing to vote on a contract for a stu...
Jan 12, 2015
Obituary: Reid
Forrest – Margaret Reid, 85, of Forrest, passed away at 5:50am, Friday, January 9, 2015 at Heartland Regional medical Center, Marion. A Graveside service will be at 11:00am, Tuesday, January 13,...
Jan 10, 2015
Calhoun acquitted of charges following large fight at resaurant
Jury took three hours to deliberate. (flickr) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – A 19-year-old woman has been acquitted of aggravated battery on a Bloomington police officer and resisting arrest charg...
Jan 10, 2015
Obituary: Householder
Alice Householder Alice M. Householder, 93 of Fairbury, passed away at 5:30 pm, Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Clark-Lindsey Meadowbrook Nursing Home, Urbana. Her funeral service will be 2 pm, Monday, J...
Jan 10, 2015
Duck Dynasty stars to appear at Corn Crib
Duck Dynasty stars Sadie Robertson and John Luke will appear at the Corn Crib in Normal on June 20. (Photo courtesy Normal CornBelters) By Eric Stock NORMAL – A pair of Duck Dynasty stars are co...
Jan 10, 2015
