Category Archives: Local News
Midwest Food Bank responds to Mississippi Tornado
Midwest Food bank helps disaster victims in Mississippi. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – One of the groups helping the people of Mississippi recover from the recent tornadoes is M...
Dec 27, 2014
Obituaries: Sikora, Staszak-Smith
Richard Sikora Richard T. Sikora, 86, of Normal, died at 2:20 a.m. on Dec. 26 at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, Normal. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday at Epiphany Catholic Church...
Dec 26, 2014
Salvation Army red kettle campaign reaches its goal
The Salvation Army has surpassed its goal of $230,000 for the annual red kettle campaign. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – A big jump in donations at the end of the annual red kettl...
Dec 26, 2014
Obituaries: Justin, Codding
Pauline Justin Pauline E. Justin, 92, of Bloomington, passed away at 12:15 p.m. on Dec. 22 at Heritage Health in Normal. Her Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 3 at St. Luk...
Dec 26, 2014
Top Stories 2014: The death of Michael Collins
MCStrong was a phrase used by many after the death of Michael Collins. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The early morning of March 28 changed the lives of many after a dru...
Dec 26, 2014
Top Stories 2014: Elections bring new sheriff, new party to leadership
2014 brought a change at the top in Illinois and in McLean County law enforcement. (WJBC file photo).By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – A new sheriff and a shift in parties at the top in Illinois marks...
Dec 26, 2014
Renner unsure how $750,000 will be spent
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner waits with the rest of us as a committee decides how $750,000 will be spent. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – How will the $750,000 state grant fac...
Dec 26, 2014
Outlander Sport named top safety pick
The locally produced vehicle has received the designation for four straight years.(Kelley Blue Book) By Terry James NORMAL – There is good news about the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport which is buil...
Dec 25, 2014
Caution and common sense needed at Christmas
There are strict rules to follow for your holiday spread. (Flickr) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – Use caution and common sense. That's the advice from Illinois Department of Insurance S...
Dec 25, 2014
“The Interview” movie is being shown in Bloomington
The first local showing will be Thursday at six. (Courtesy Facebook) By Terry James Many expected it would never be shown, but "The Interview" is coming to Bloomington. Wehrenberg Gal...
Dec 24, 2014
