Category Archives: Local News

IHSA director’s compensation jumps 24 percent in one year
(WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Salary and benefits for the director of the Illinois High School Association increased 24 percent as he plans to retire early next year.The Chica...
Syndicated Author Jun 08, 2015

Former Pontiac prison officers charged with official misconduct
(WJBC file photo)By Cynthia GrauPONTIAC – A Livingston County Grand Jury returned two bills of indictment charging two former employees of Pontiac Correctional Center with official misconduct an...
Syndicated Author Jun 08, 2015

Pontiac inmate charged with murdering cellmate
(WJBC file photo)By Cynthia GrauPONTIAC – A grand jury issued a bill of indictment Thursday charging Michael Bragg, inmate at Pontiac Correctional Center, with six counts of first degree murder....
Syndicated Author Jun 08, 2015

Rep. Brady seeks specialized training for coroners in Illinois
State Rep. Dan Brady has sponsored a bill to create a new Coroner Training Board in Illinois. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockSPRINGFIELD – A former coroner-turned-lawmaker has sponsored a measure...
Syndicated Author Jun 07, 2015

Illinois Special Olympics 600 volunteers short for championships
Nearly 4,000 athletes are expected to attend the state championships. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Members of Illinois Special Olympics are preparing for the State Championsh...
Syndicated Author Jun 07, 2015

OSF begins ‘virtual’ on-call care
OSF Healthcare has launched a new online on-call system where patients can videochat with a medical professional from the comfort of their own home. (Photo courtesy OSF)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON –...
Syndicated Author Jun 07, 2015

Obituary: Carol Wilma Aughenbaugh
Bloomington – Carol Wilma Aughenbaugh, 87, of El Paso, formerly of Bloomington, passed away at 12:20 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Heritage Senior Care in El Paso.Her funeral service will be...
Syndicated Author Jun 05, 2015

Roadblock for snow in appellate court ruling
Jamie Snow’s latest petition denied. (Courtesy McLean County Jail)By Terry JamesA judge is saying “No” to Jamie Snow.The Bloomington man is spending life behind bars following his co...
Syndicated Author Jun 05, 2015

Pontiac inmate charged with murdering his cellmate
Michael Bragg, 34, is accused of murdering his cellmate in Dec. 2014. (Photo courtesy Illinois Department of Corrections)By Joe RagusaPONTIAC – An inmate at the Pontiac Correctional Center is ac...
Syndicated Author Jun 05, 2015
Hometown Military News: June 5, 2015
Hometown Military News for June 5, 2015:Illinois National Guard Public Affairs Unit Deploys to CubaSPRINGFIELD – A deployment ceremony is scheduled for approximately 20 Illinois Army National Gu...
Syndicated Author Jun 05, 2015