Category Archives: Local News
B-N Police Blotter: Thu. Oct. 8, 2015
By WJBC Staff A look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses. Thu. Oct. 8, 2015 City of Bloomington Call Tim...
Oct 09, 2015
Clinton woman, 81, dies in house fire
By Eric Stock CLINTON – DeWitt County Coroner Randall Rice said a Clinton woman was found dead following a house fire early Friday morning. Emergency crews who were called to the scene of the fi...
Oct 09, 2015
Tremont man dies in farm explosion
By Eric Stock TREMONT – The Tazewell County coroner’s office is investigating the death of a Tremont man Thursday morning. According to the Peoria Journal Star, the man died when a tire he...
Oct 09, 2015
Jury acquits VanHoveln in forgery trial
Brenton VanHoveln (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A McLean County jury deliberated for about 90 minutes on Thursday before finding former Bloomington police offic...
Oct 09, 2015
Dietz: ISU remains ‘strong and stable’
ISU President Larry Dietz gave his second State of the University address Thursday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – What is the state of Illinois State University? “Stro...
Oct 08, 2015
Durbin troubled as McCarthey backs out
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said Republicans need to link up with Democrats. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin)By Terry JamesWASHINGTON – The abrupt departure of Congressman Kevin McCarthey from th...
Oct 08, 2015
UAW to review Mitsubishi pact Monday, vote Wednesday
Mitsubishi Motors plans to stop production on Nov. 30. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Members of the United Auto Workers Local 2488 will learn the details of the union’s propo...
Oct 08, 2015
Man from Normal hikes Appalachian Trail
Nick Cellini has been hiking the Appalachian Trail since June 28. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Nicholas Cellini)By Eric StockNORMAL – A man from Normal who said he had never camped in his life is in...
Oct 08, 2015
Enterprise zone application could be aided by Mitsubishi closure
Mitsubishi Motors plans to stop production on Nov. 30.(WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – As local officials seek to find a buyer for the Mitsubishi Motors plans in Normal, the plant’s ...
Oct 08, 2015
Former sheriff’s deputy admits stealing over $100,000 from police union
Former McLean County Sheriff’s deputy Jay Hobson is accused of stealing over $100,000 from the county’s police union. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – A ...
Oct 08, 2015
