Category Archives: Local News
Kinzinger not sold on Obama’s ISIS combat plan
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger said when it comes to warfare, "you never say what you can't do or what you wouldn't do." (WJBC file photo) By Metro News Service WASHINGTON – U.S. R...
Feb 12, 2015
Girl Scouts gearing up for cookie sales
A favorite yearly treat goes on sale Friday. (Photo courtesy of Girl Scouts of America) By Haley Kosik BLOOMINGTON – This Friday, Girl Scout cookies go on sale and Spokeswoman Jenny Ewan said th...
Feb 12, 2015
Renner apologizes for online rant, but not to the blogger
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner has been in ongoing online feud with conservative blogger Diane Benjamin. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tari Renner) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Mayor T...
Feb 12, 2015
Dunn faces new charges in fatal pedestrian hit-and-run
Joshua Dunn will be arraigned Friday on charges of leaving the scene of an accident involving a death and aggravated driving under the influence of marijuana. He's accused of killing Benjamin All...
Feb 12, 2015
Radio Bloomington kicks off St. Jude Radiothon
Christine Gravez and her daughter Isabel are helping to raise money for St. Jude after Christine's son Emilio lost his battle with neuroblastoma. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BL...
Feb 12, 2015
Normal exploring safer crosswalk options
Normal is looking into ways it can make its crosswalks safer. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Aaron)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – A Normal Town Councilman has asked the city manager to look at ways the town...
Feb 11, 2015
Former Normal police lieutenant pleads guilty to disorderly conduct
Former Normal police lieutenant Daniel Kelley has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a domestic dispute with his former wife. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Former Normal pol...
Feb 11, 2015
Tri-Valley student to be honored after overcoming rare disease
Austin Spencer has returned to Tri-Valley High School after a year-long battle with a rare disease, while his basketball coach Jon Nelson calls him an inspiration. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric S...
Feb 11, 2015
Davis calls for ground troops to combat ISIS
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis said adding U.S. ground troops to combat ISIS will encourage Middle East nations to join the fight. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis sai...
Feb 11, 2015
BPD could alter wording on complaint forms
Bloomington Police Chief Brendan Heffner wants to make sure the public is not afraid to make a complaint. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The forms used by the public to ...
Feb 10, 2015
