Category Archives: Local News
Appeals court rejects $1.4M verdict in McLean Co. asbestos case
A $1.4 million verdict in a McLean County asbestos case has been tossed out and a new trial ordered. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) By Eric Stock SPRINGFIELD – An Illinois appeals court has thrown out...
Jul 31, 2015
Accused murderer Zimmerman pleads not guilty
Kirk Zimmerman (left) is accused of killing his ex-wife Pamela (right) in Nov. 2014. (Photos courtesy Bloomington Police) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The man accused of murdering Pamela Zim...
Jul 31, 2015
Task force to assist in search for Mitsubishi plant buyer
The Mitsubishi Plant in Normal will close later this year. (WJBC File photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The task force which will work with Mitsubishi Motors to find a buyer for the company’...
Jul 31, 2015
St. Jude brings telethon to new Bloomington site
WEEK TV-25 has been broadcasting the St, Jude Telethon for 38 years. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – McLean County’s annual St. Jude telethon has found a new home this...
Jul 31, 2015
Mother charged with involuntary manslaughter in infant death
Elizabeth Potts and Timothy Crafton Sr. have been charged in the death of their 11-week old daughter. (Photos courtesy McLean County Jail)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – McLean County prosecutors hav...
Jul 31, 2015
One hospitalized in early morning fire in Normal
The Normal Fire Department responded to a fire at 710 Orlando Ave. early Friday morning. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – An early morning fire in north Normal sent one person to the hospi...
Jul 31, 2015
O’Brien Mitsubishi GM: Business model will stay after plant closure
O’Brien Mitsubishi General Manager Ryan Gremoore said not much will change at the dealership after the plant in Normal closes. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – With ...
Jul 30, 2015
McLean County Board authorizes sale of bonds by PBC
Changes such as a new mental health facility could be coming to the McLean County Jail. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Board voted Thursday to authorize a public ...
Jul 30, 2015
Barickman, school leaders meet with state school superintendent
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Local legislators and school superintendents met in Bloomington Thursday morning with new State Superintendent of Schools Tony Smith. Stat...
Jul 30, 2015
Bloomington police searching for armed and dangerous man
Benson Jr. is wanted in connection with an armed robbery in early July. (Photo Courtesy of BPD) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police are warning the public of a man considered armed and...
Jul 30, 2015
