Category Archives: Local News
Renner apologizes to blogger
Mayor Tari Renner called conservative blogger Diane Benjamin Friday afternoon. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – After publicly criticizing her earlier this week, Bloomington�...
Feb 13, 2015
Four men plead not guilty to sexual assault charges
By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Four men from Normal charged with sexually assaulting two victims have pleaded not guilty. Eugene Devine, 25, Josiah Porter, 23, Darren Yates, 23, and Elente Collins,...
Feb 13, 2015
Lamie sentenced to life in prison for murder of foster child
Kianna Rudesill died in May 2011 and the woman accused of murdering her, foster parter Heather Lamie, has been sentenced to life in prison. (Photo courtesy WJEZ) By Joe Ragusa PONTIAC – A Kankak...
Feb 13, 2015
Dunn pleads not guilty to charges in fatal hit-and-run
Joshua Dunn has pleaded not guilty to charges from an alleged hit-and-run that led to the death of Benjamin Allison in January. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Joshua Dunn has plea...
Feb 13, 2015
Hometown Military News: Feb. 13, 2015
Hometown Military News for Feb. 2013, 2015: Approximately one dozen Soldiers mobilize Feb. 17 as part of Operation Resolute Support SPRINGFIELD – A deployment ceremony is scheduled for approxima...
Feb 13, 2015
Bloomington families grateful for St. Jude
The Wolfe family of Bloomington (L to R: Gage, Bryan, Jamie and Cael). (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Cancer is an unspeakable topic for many, especially for parents who c...
Feb 13, 2015
Kinzinger not sold on Obama’s ISIS combat plan
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger said when it comes to warfare, "you never say what you can't do or what you wouldn't do." (WJBC file photo) By Metro News Service WASHINGTON – U.S. R...
Feb 12, 2015
Girl Scouts gearing up for cookie sales
A favorite yearly treat goes on sale Friday. (Photo courtesy of Girl Scouts of America) By Haley Kosik BLOOMINGTON – This Friday, Girl Scout cookies go on sale and Spokeswoman Jenny Ewan said th...
Feb 12, 2015
Renner apologizes for online rant, but not to the blogger
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner has been in ongoing online feud with conservative blogger Diane Benjamin. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tari Renner) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Mayor T...
Feb 12, 2015
Dunn faces new charges in fatal pedestrian hit-and-run
Joshua Dunn will be arraigned Friday on charges of leaving the scene of an accident involving a death and aggravated driving under the influence of marijuana. He's accused of killing Benjamin All...
Feb 12, 2015
