Category Archives: Local News

Obituary: Householder
Alice HouseholderAlice M. Householder, 93 of Fairbury, passed away at 5:30 pm, Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Clark-Lindsey Meadowbrook Nursing Home, Urbana.Her funeral service will be 2 pm, Monday, Jan...
Syndicated Author Jan 10, 2015

Duck Dynasty stars to appear at Corn Crib
Duck Dynasty stars Sadie Robertson and John Luke will appear at the Corn Crib in Normal on June 20. (Photo courtesy Normal CornBelters)By Eric StockNORMAL – A pair of Duck Dynasty stars are comi...
Syndicated Author Jan 10, 2015

Miller Park Zoo brings in rare form of cattle
Indigo the Randall Lineback was brought to the Miller Park Zoo in November. (Photo courtesy Miller Park Zoo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Miller Park Zoo has added a rare form of cattle to...
Syndicated Author Jan 10, 2015

Renner recognizes 50th anniversary of Voting Rights Act of 1965
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner spoke Friday afternoon about the importance of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington's mayor took ti...
Syndicated Author Jan 09, 2015

Forensic pathologist describes alleged murder victim’s injuries
Nicholas Compton appears in court during his trial on first-degree murder charges. (Pool photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The man who conducted the autopsy of a three-year-old alleged murder vic...
Syndicated Author Jan 09, 2015
Obituary: Plumb
Jennifer PlumbDr. Jennifer M. Plumb, 57, of Bloomington, died at 9:15 a.m. on Jan. 5 at her home.Funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Chenoa, where visitat...
Syndicated Author Jan 09, 2015

Reps. Davis, Cramer place wager on FCS title game
U.S. Reps. Rodney Davis (left) and Kevin Cramer (right) have made a wager for the FCS title game. (Photo courtesy Rodney Davis)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – There's not been much trash talking ...
Syndicated Author Jan 09, 2015

National Weather Service issues new advisories for McLean County
McLean County will be under a Winter Weather Advisory until noon Friday. (Photo courtesy National Weather Service)By Eric StockLINCOLN – The National Weather Service has extended its Winter Weat...
Syndicated Author Jan 09, 2015

Mother of alleged murder victim testifies in court
Nicholas Compton. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The mother of an alleged murder victim testified in court Thursday.24-year-old Danielle Fischer was called to the stand regarding th...
Syndicated Author Jan 09, 2015

U of I Extension opens in new location
The new location for the University of Illinois Extension's McLean County Office includes a fully equipped kitchen for food and nutrition classes. (Carrie Muehling/WJBC)By Carrie MuehlingBLOOMING...
Syndicated Author Jan 08, 2015