Category Archives: Local News
McLean County sheriff calls for responsibility on New Year’s Eve
McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage is making sure residents celebrate the New Year safely. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – 2015 is just a few days away and with it comes one...
Dec 29, 2014
Top Stories 2014: Rutherford campaign for governor falters
(WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaPONTIAC – State Treasurer Dan Rutherford was one of four Republicans running for their party's nomination in the race for governor in 2014, and he was a seriou...
Dec 29, 2014
Top Stories 2014: ISU finds new president after Flanagan resignation
Timothy Flanagan (left) resigned as ISU president in March. Larry Dietz (right) was selected to take the position. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Illinois State University had a cha...
Dec 29, 2014
Sen. Brady: 2015 time to turn Illinois around
State Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) is looking forward to 2015. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) has a few things he's looking forwar...
Dec 29, 2014
Obituaries: Sikora, Staszak-Smith
Richard SikoraRichard T. Sikora, 86, of Normal, died at 2:20 a.m. on Dec. 26 at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, Normal.Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday at Epiphany Catholic Church, ...
Dec 26, 2014
Salvation Army red kettle campaign reaches its goal
The Salvation Army has surpassed its goal of $230,000 for the annual red kettle campaign. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – A big jump in donations at the end of the annual red kettle ...
Dec 26, 2014
Obituaries: Justin, Codding
Pauline JustinPauline E. Justin, 92, of Bloomington, passed away at 12:15 p.m. on Dec. 22 at Heritage Health in Normal. Her Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 3 at St. Luke...
Dec 26, 2014
Top Stories 2014: The death of Michael Collins
MCStrong was a phrase used by many after the death of Michael Collins. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The early morning of March 28 changed the lives of many after a drunk...
Dec 26, 2014
Top Stories 2014: Elections bring new sheriff, new party to leadership
2014 brought a change at the top in Illinois and in McLean County law enforcement. (WJBC file photo).By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – A new sheriff and a shift in parties at the top in Illinois marks...
Dec 26, 2014
Renner unsure how $750,000 will be spent
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner waits with the rest of us as a committee decides how $750,000 will be spent. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – How will the $750,000 state grant fac...
Dec 26, 2014
