Category Archives: Local News
Murder defendant’s young daughter testifies mother gave Rica Rountree a “whooping”
Cynthia Baker, 41, of Normal, in McLean County Court during her murder trial. (HOI-ABC photo) By Stephanie Rodriguez of HOI-ABC and Howard Packowitz of WJBCBLOOMINGTON – The seven-year old ...
Nov 14, 2019
IDPH reports fourth death related to vaping
The IDPH said a total of 179 people in Illinois across 32 counties have experienced lung injuries after using e-cigarettes or vaping. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil DoyleSPRINGFIELD – A fourth per...
Nov 14, 2019
Nugent named first woman president of IWU
IWU named Georgia Nugent as the school’s 20th president Thursday during a ceremony on campus. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan University has named it...
Nov 14, 2019
Stanifer to be named Blue Ridge superintendent
Dr. Hillary Stanifer is in her third year as curriculum coordinator with Blue Ridge schools. (Photo courtesy Blue Ridge schools) By Greg Halbleib FARMER CITY – A current administrator in the Blu...
Nov 14, 2019
Bloomington panel favors pot smoking at dispensaries, might be first Illinois city to allow onsite use
Some of the spectators who attended the Bloomington Planning Commission’s public hearing on Wednesday. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – A local gov...
Nov 14, 2019
Coroner identifies woman in fatal I-74 crash near Morton
The crash is still under investigation by Illinois State Police and the Tazewell County Coroner’s Office. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle MORTON – A Metamora woman has been identifi...
Nov 13, 2019
Harvest inches toward completion
The Illinois corn harvest is only about three-quarters complete according to the latest weekly crop report from the USDA. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – As late in the season as it...
Nov 13, 2019
Opening arguments in murder trial paint grim picture of how child was treated
Cynthia Baker, 41, of Normal, in McLean County Court. (Photo courtesy HOI-ABC) By HOI-ABC BLOOMINGTON – Opening statements in the murder trial of Cynthia Baker painted a grim picture of t...
Nov 13, 2019
McLean County Board Democrat to face primary challenge from ISU student
Hannah Beer is a senior political science major at Illinois State University. (Photo Hannah Beer for McLean County Board District 6/Facebook) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – An Illinois State Univ...
Nov 13, 2019
Brady, other lawmakers calling for stronger ethics rules
State Rep. Dan Brady spoke Tuesday in Springfield. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Illinois lawmakers on both sides want to pass several ethics reforms in the wake of two st...
Nov 13, 2019
