Category Archives: Local News
Survey: New year brings new financial hope for many
A County Financial Security survey shows By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Many New Year's resolutions have probably already come and gone, by it appears more Americans are resolved t...
Jan 17, 2015
Heartland College again hosting Vinyl and Vino
Heartland will be hosting Vinyl and Vino for the third time this year. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Heartland Community College's Alumni Association will host its third ann...
Jan 17, 2015
Compton found guilty of murder
Nicholas Compton was found guilty of murder Friday by a jury. (Pool photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Nicholas Compton has been found guilty of murder in the death of 3-year-old Robbie Cra...
Jan 16, 2015
Hometown Military News: Jan. 16, 2015
Maj. Bryan Miller of Naperville, Illinois, 566th Air Force Band commander, conducts the Illinois National Guard’s 144th Army Band and 566th Air Force Band as they perform Jan. 12, at the inaugur...
Jan 16, 2015
Obituaries: Cerda, Kaufmann
Lidia CerdaLidia Cerda, 84, of Chenoa, passed away at 10:12 a.m., Jan. 15 at her residence.His funeral mass will be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Chenoa with Father...
Jan 16, 2015
Bloomington to host winter carnival
Bloomington Parks and Recreation is hosting a Winter Carnival on Saturday. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON The Bloomington Parks, Recre...
Jan 16, 2015
Police audio of Sgt. Shumaker now posted as podcast
Police audio of Sgt. Shumaker now posted as podcast. http://cdn.stationcaster.com/stations/wjbc/media/mpeg/Police_Audio_from_June_30th__2013-1421363319.mp3
Jan 15, 2015
Obituaries: Killian, Totterer
Judith Killian Judith Diane Killian, 71, of Normal, died at 9:13 p.m. Dec. 13 at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, Normal. Cremation rites have been accorded and a celebration of Judith’s l...
Jan 15, 2015
Jury deliberations begin in Compton murder trial
McLean County Assistant State's Attorney Adam Ghrist talks to the jury during the murder trial of Nicholas Compton. (Pool photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Jury deliberations have started ...
Jan 15, 2015
Unit 5 hosting substitute teacher fair
Unit 5 is in need of more substitute teachers. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Unit 5, along with much of the area, is suffering from a shortage of substitute teachers. One effort ...
Jan 15, 2015
