Category Archives: Local News
Midwest Food Bank, Red Cross assist storm victims in Texas
Midwest Food Bank supplies were delivered to Oklahoma earlier in May as part of a tornado relief mission. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Midwest Food Bank) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Some nasty weath...
May 30, 2015
Man faces DUI after allegedly going 80 in a 30
The man was arrested Friday morning. (WJBC File Photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police have arrested a man accused of driving the wrong way down Washington Street at a high rate o...
May 29, 2015
McLean County Sheriff warns of jury duty scam
(WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage is warning residents about a jury duty scam. Sandage explained a scammer is calling citizens claiming to be f...
May 29, 2015
Armed robbery suspect pleads not guilty
By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – A man charged in connection with a suspected armed robbery earlier this month has pleaded not guilty.Toby Bernal, 34, was arraigned Friday on home invasion and armed r...
May 29, 2015
Arraignment for former Allin Township fire chief delayed
Joshua Deterding is charged with official misconduct, felony theft and money laundering. (Photo courtesy of the McLean County Jail)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The arraignment for the former fire ...
May 29, 2015
Hometown Military News: May 29, 2015
Hometown Military News for May 29, 2015:The Adjutant General of the Illinois National Guard to RetireSPRINGFIELD – The Adjutant General of the Illinois, Maj. Gen. Daniel M. Krumrei, sent the fol...
May 29, 2015
GOP consultant ‘shocked’ by Hastert indictment
Former Illinois GOP chairman Pat Brady says he was shocked by the indictment of former House Speaker Dennis Hastert. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockCHICAGO – The indictment against former U.S. Ho...
May 29, 2015
Davis, CIRA officials talk FAA re-authorization
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (middle right) spoke with officials at CIRA on Thursday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) made stops at sever...
May 28, 2015
Program helps veterans pursue farming careers
Homegrown by Heroes helps military veterans pursue careers in farming. (Andy Dahn) By Andy Dahn/WJBC) BLOOMINGTON – A number of Illinois organizations gathered Thursday to learn about Hom...
May 28, 2015
Unemployment drops in Bloomington-Normal
Bloomington-Normal’s unemployment rate has fallen. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – The number of people looking for work in Bloomington-Normal is down compared to last year....
May 28, 2015 (Photo courtesy: Getty images/file)
