Category Archives: Local News
Childress seeking re-election as Livingston County Sheriff
Tony Childress was appointed Livingston County Sheriff in 2013, then won election in 2014. (Photo by Cynthia Grau/WJEZ)By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsPONTIAC – Livingston County Sheriff Tony Childress...
Jul 07, 2017
Charges dropped in ISU drug rape case
McLean County prosecutors dropped sexual assault charges against Shawn Childs Jr. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Prosecutors have dropped sexual assault charges st...
Jul 07, 2017
Field of candidates seeking to challenge Rep. Davis keeps growing
Betsy Dirksen Londrigan of Springfield is the third candidate to officially declare for the Democratic nomination in the 13th Congressional District. (Photo courtesy Chris Withers) By Eric Stock SPRIN...
Jul 06, 2017
Christmas in July hopes to help high demand at Bloomington food pantry
The Salvation Army will have red kettles at four Bloomington-Normal locations on Friday. (WJBC file photo)(WJBC file photo) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – The Salvation Army of Bloomington is geari...
Jul 06, 2017
‘Giant’ parks and rec chief mourned in Normal
Ron Blemler directed Normal’s Parks and Recreation Department for 33 years until his retirement in 2002. Blemler died Tuesday. He was 74. (Photo courtesy East Lawn Funeral Home) By Howard...
Jul 06, 2017
U of I abduction suspect ordered held without bond before trial
Yingying Zhang allegedly fought her attacker, according to statements allegedly made by suspected kidnapper Brendt Christensen. A magistrate ordered Christensen held without bond.(Photo courtes...
Jul 05, 2017
Portillo’s set for Aug. 15 opening in Normal
Portillo’s plans to open a location on Landmark Dr. in Normal on Aug. 15. (Photo by Sam Howzit) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – Portillo’s Restaurant in Normal will be open for b...
Jul 05, 2017
McLean County Coroner identifies body found in Funks Grove
By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Coroner Kathy Davis has identified the woman who was found dead in Funks Grove on Sunday.The woman, 47-year-old Teresa Poehlman of East Peoria, was fo...
Jul 05, 2017
Bloomington police outline 4th of July rules for Miller Park
Bloomington police are reminding residents of safety rules for the Independence Day activities at Miller Park.(WJBC file photo) BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police have implemented some temp...
Jul 04, 2017
Coroner, Sheriff seek public’s help to identify Funks Grove murder victim
The coroner and sheriff’s office released a photo of the victim’s gray necklace with white colored stones and blue connecting hearts. By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – ...
Jul 03, 2017
