Category Archives: Local News

Arraignment for former Allin Township fire chief delayed
Joshua Deterding is charged with official misconduct, felony theft and money laundering. (Photo courtesy of the McLean County Jail)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The arraignment for the former fire ...
Syndicated Author May 29, 2015
Hometown Military News: May 29, 2015
Hometown Military News for May 29, 2015:The Adjutant General of the Illinois National Guard to RetireSPRINGFIELD – The Adjutant General of the Illinois, Maj. Gen. Daniel M. Krumrei, sent the fol...
Syndicated Author May 29, 2015

GOP consultant ‘shocked’ by Hastert indictment
Former Illinois GOP chairman Pat Brady says he was shocked by the indictment of former House Speaker Dennis Hastert. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockCHICAGO – The indictment against former U.S. Ho...
Syndicated Author May 29, 2015
Bloomington police investigate fast food burglary
Bloomington Police said there were no signs of forced entry at the Burger King where money was taken. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Police are investigating a burglary at a fast fo...
Syndicated Author May 28, 2015

District 87 establishes new parent committee
The district is hoping parents can get more involved and learn more about their children’s education through the new committee. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – District 87 has a...
Syndicated Author May 27, 2015

Washington School students pass reading record
Students at Washington Elementary have surpassed the 150 million word goal. (Photo by Bryan Bloodworth/WJBC)By Bryan BloodworthBLOOMINGTON – They are celebrating at Washington Elementary School ...
Syndicated Author May 27, 2015

Bloomington supports application for federal grant for jail, transit
Big changes could be coming to the McLean County Jail and Connect Transit center. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington is putting its support behind an application ...
Syndicated Author May 27, 2015

Bloomington approves Uber ordinance
The city has approved an ordinance that allows companies like Uber to operate legally. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON -An ordinance that allows transportation network companies l...
Syndicated Author May 26, 2015
Police in Normal investigate shots fired report
By Eric StockNORMAL – Police in Normal say no arrests have been made and there’s no sign of property damage after someone called in a report of shots fired on Monday.Police responded to a ...
Syndicated Author May 26, 2015

Bloomington considering ordinance to regulate Uber
Uber is not currently allowed to operate in Bloomington. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – An ordinance to allow Uber, and similar transportation networks, to operate legally in B...
Syndicated Author May 26, 2015