Category Archives: Local News
Eureka teen killed in Tazewell County crash
By Eric StockMACKINAW – A Eureka teen was killed in a single-vehicle crash in rural Mackinaw.Tazewell County Coroner James Baldi said Dustin David Holmes, 18, was killed in a crash on East Cruge...
Jan 28, 2015
Lincoln bank teller sent to prison for embezzling $2 million
By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – A Lincoln woman who admitted to embezzling more than $2 million from the bank where she worked has been sentenced to three years and nine months in prison.The sentence...
Jan 28, 2015
ISU student dies after weekend hit-and-run
Benjamin Allison died at 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Ben Allison's Legacy)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Illinois State University student Benjamin Allison, 20, of Crys...
Jan 27, 2015
Hit and run victim dies
An ISU student has died from injuries suffered during a hit and run. (Facebook photo)By Terry JamesAn Illinois State University student has died following a hit and run over the weekend.Benjamin Allis...
Jan 27, 2015
Normal Police arrest 4 men on sexual assault charges
By Eric Stock NORMAL – Police have arrested four men on criminal sexual assault charges.Normal Police say two victims reported they were sexually assaulted in an apartment in...
Jan 27, 2015
Bloomington considers fee to cover solid waste shortfall
Bloomington's solid waste program runs a more than $2 million deficit, due largely to bulk waste pickup. (Photo courtesy City of Bloomington)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A bulk of Bloomington...
Jan 27, 2015
UPDATED: 2 arrested following armed robbery in Bloomington
Bloomington Police recovered a TEC-9 handgun they believe was used in an armed robbery on Monday. (Photos courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Police)By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Police are seeking...
Jan 27, 2015
UPDATED: Hit-and-run victim in critical condition, 21-year-old charged with DUI
21-year-old Joshua Dunn is charged with DUI and leaving the scene of an injury accident after a hit-and-run Saturday in Normal. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The ...
Jan 26, 2015
Income tax rollback spells more financial concerns for Unit 5
Unit 5 Superintendent Mark Daniel says the district is facing a $1.1 million deficit for the 2015-16 school years. (WJBC file photo)By Eric Stock NORMAL – Unit 5 Superintendent Mark Daniel ...
Jan 26, 2015
Obituaries: Bittner, Rogers, Todd
Nancy RogersNancy Rogers, 77, of Fairbury, passed away at 1:35 a.m., Jan. 24, 2015 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.Her funeral will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 27 at First Bapti...
Jan 26, 2015
