Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington hopes to have Uber policy in place by end of May
Uber is currently illegal in Bloomington. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police say the complaints that led to tickets against three Uber drivers came from other ride-...
May 12, 2015
Former deputy fired from job with Heyworth Police Department
Former McLean County sheriff’s deputy Shaun O’Grady has been let go by the Heyworth Police Department. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By Joe Ragusa HEYWORTH – A former McLean Co...
May 12, 2015
Lincoln man gets 25 years for child pornography
By WJBC StaffLINCOLN – A Lincoln man faces 25 years in prison for possession of child pornography.Ronald Collins, 56, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison on Monday. He pled guilty to the...
May 12, 2015
Bloomington approves task force, possible Hershey traffic light, bicycle plan
Bloomington City Hall (WJBC file photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – A traffic signal and left turn lanes on all approaches of Hershey Road could be on the way as the Bloomington City Council ...
May 11, 2015
Murder appeal to be heard Tuesday
Jamie Snow was convicted in 2001 for the 1991 murder of Billy Little. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By Joe RagusaSPRINGFIELD – A man currently serving a life sentence for the murder of a Bl...
May 11, 2015
Berkshire Gardens CC Lane entrance closure
By WJBC staff NORMAL – Beginning at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday (weather and materials permitting), the southwest entrance of Berkshire Gardens CC Lane at Tamarack CC Trail and Haverhill CC Park will be...
May 11, 2015
Barickman not surprised by pension law ruling
State Sen. Jason Barickman isn’t sure how long it will take to form a new pension reform law. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – State lawmakers are now back to the drawing...
May 11, 2015
Woman from Normal arrested on armed robbery charge
Katie Welch of Normal has been jailed on armed robbery and other charges. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By Eric Stock NORMAL – A woman from Normal faces armed robbery and other charges aft...
May 11, 2015
UPDATED: Illinois State’s Coprich suspended following drug charge
Marshaun Coprich was named the Missouri Valley Football Conference Offensive Player of the Year and a first-team All-MVFC honoree in 2014. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By Eric Stock NORMAL – ...
May 11, 2015
Bloomington discussing less parking on Hershey, creating budget task force
New stop lights along Hershey Road will mean eliminating some parking in the area. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington is looking to install stop lights on Hershey Road ...
May 11, 2015
