Category Archives: Local News
Davis follows through on National Championship wager
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (right) had to deliver two dozen cupcakes from a Twin Cities bakery to a North Dakota congressmen's office while wearing a NDSU sweater. (Photo courtesy Facebook/RepRodneyD...
Jan 21, 2015
Obituaries: Sandel
Marylynn Sandel Marilynn “Jean” Sandel, 87, of Normal, went to be with the Lord at 5:15 a.m. on Jan. 18 at LeRoy Manor in LeRoy. There will be no visitation or services locally. Carm...
Jan 21, 2015
Normal to place new traffic signal at Airport/Shepard intersection
Normal has approved a new traffic signal on the town's west side. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Garrett) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – A move by the Normal Town Council on Tuesday night will allow f...
Jan 21, 2015
Davis, Kinzinger unimpressed with State of the Union speech
U.S. Reps. Rodney Davis (left) and Adam Kinzinger both said President Obama needs to offer more practical solutions rather than just rhetoric. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – Illino...
Jan 21, 2015
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
