Category Archives: Local News
Mother of alleged murder victim testifies in court
Nicholas Compton. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The mother of an alleged murder victim testified in court Thursday. 24-year-old Danielle Fischer was called to the stand regarding...
Jan 09, 2015
U of I Extension opens in new location
The new location for the University of Illinois Extension's McLean County Office includes a fully equipped kitchen for food and nutrition classes. (Carrie Muehling/WJBC) By Carrie Muehling BLOOMI...
Jan 08, 2015
Obituaries: Flynn
Daniel Flynn Daniel “Dan” P. Flynn, 59, of Carlock, died at 6:45 p.m. on Jan. 6 at his home surrounded by his family. A memorial visitation will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday at Carmo...
Jan 08, 2015
IWU conference focuses on sexual assault prevention programs
Sexual assault prevention programs were discussed at a summit on Illinois Wesleyan's Campus Thursday morning. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Representatives from lo...
Jan 08, 2015
OSHA cites Illinois company after 2 worker deaths in Peoria
By The Associated Press PEKIN – A federal agency has filed violations against an Illinois agricultural products company after two workers died at its Pekin facility. The Occupational Safe...
Jan 08, 2015
Caterpillar lays off 200 workers; Schock blames Obama administration
Caterpillar cites weak market conditions as the reason the company is paying off 200 workers in Central Illinois. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Caterpillar) By Metro News Service PEORIA – About 200 C...
Jan 08, 2015
Many schools remain closed following 2nd day of freezing cold
A Wind Chill Warning is in effect for McLean County until noon today. (Photo courtesy National Weather Service) By The Associated Press BLOOMINGTON – Another day of frigid temperatures has force...
Jan 08, 2015
Obituaries: Trempel
Joseph TrempelJoseph G. Trempel Sr., 90, of Bloomington, died at 5:55 a.m. Jan. 6 at his home.His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Epiphany Catholic Church, Normal, with Monsignor Eric S. Powell o...
Jan 07, 2015
Frontier ends flights to Denver from CIRA
Frontier completely pulls out of CIRA in April. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – Frontier will no longer offer service to Denver at the Central Illinois Regional Airport in Bloomin...
Jan 06, 2015
911 call played during testimony in Compton trial
Nicholas Compton. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Evidence examination and witness testimony began Tuesday in the murder trial of Nicholas Compton.Compton faces charges of first-degr...
Jan 06, 2015
