Category Archives: Local News

Lamie sentenced to life in prison for murder of foster child
Kianna Rudesill died in May 2011 and the woman accused of murdering her, foster parter Heather Lamie, has been sentenced to life in prison. (Photo courtesy WJEZ)By Joe RagusaPONTIAC – A Kankakee...
Syndicated Author Feb 13, 2015

Dunn pleads not guilty to charges in fatal hit-and-run
Joshua Dunn has pleaded not guilty to charges from an alleged hit-and-run that led to the death of Benjamin Allison in January. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Joshua Dunn has pleade...
Syndicated Author Feb 13, 2015
Hometown Military News: Feb. 13, 2015
Hometown Military News for Feb. 2013, 2015:Approximately one dozen Soldiers mobilize Feb. 17 as part of Operation Resolute SupportSPRINGFIELD – A deployment ceremony is scheduled for approximate...
Syndicated Author Feb 13, 2015

Bloomington families grateful for St. Jude
The Wolfe family of Bloomington (L to R: Gage, Bryan, Jamie and Cael). (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Cancer is an unspeakable topic for many, especially for parents who c...
Syndicated Author Feb 13, 2015

Kinzinger not sold on Obama’s ISIS combat plan
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger said when it comes to warfare, "you never say what you can't do or what you wouldn't do." (WJBC file photo)By Metro News ServiceWASHINGTON – U.S. Rep...
Syndicated Author Feb 12, 2015

Girl Scouts gearing up for cookie sales
A favorite yearly treat goes on sale Friday. (Photo courtesy of Girl Scouts of America)By Haley KosikBLOOMINGTON – This Friday, Girl Scout cookies go on sale and Spokeswoman Jenny Ewan said this...
Syndicated Author Feb 12, 2015

Renner apologizes for online rant, but not to the blogger
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner has been in ongoing online feud with conservative blogger Diane Benjamin. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tari Renner) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Mayor Tar...
Syndicated Author Feb 12, 2015

Dunn faces new charges in fatal pedestrian hit-and-run
Joshua Dunn will be arraigned Friday on charges of leaving the scene of an accident involving a death and aggravated driving under the influence of marijuana. He's accused of killing Benjamin All...
Syndicated Author Feb 12, 2015

Radio Bloomington kicks off St. Jude Radiothon
Christine Gravez and her daughter Isabel are helping to raise money for St. Jude after Christine's son Emilio lost his battle with neuroblastoma. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric Stock BLOO...
Syndicated Author Feb 12, 2015

Normal exploring safer crosswalk options
Normal is looking into ways it can make its crosswalks safer. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Aaron)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – A Normal Town Councilman has asked the city manager to look at ways the town...
Syndicated Author Feb 11, 2015