Category Archives: Local News
ISU student dies after weekend hit-and-run
Benjamin Allison died at 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Ben Allison's Legacy) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Illinois State University student Benjamin Allison, 20, of Cr...
Jan 27, 2015
Hit and run victim dies
An ISU student has died from injuries suffered during a hit and run. (Facebook photo) By Terry James An Illinois State University student has died following a hit and run over the weekend. Benjamin Al...
Jan 27, 2015
Normal Police arrest 4 men on sexual assault charges
By Eric Stock NORMAL – Police have arrested four men on criminal sexual assault charges. Normal Police say two victims reported they were sexually assaulted in an apartment ...
Jan 27, 2015
Bloomington considers fee to cover solid waste shortfall
Bloomington's solid waste program runs a more than $2 million deficit, due largely to bulk waste pickup. (Photo courtesy City of Bloomington) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A bulk of Bloomingt...
Jan 27, 2015
UPDATED: 2 arrested following armed robbery in Bloomington
Bloomington Police recovered a TEC-9 handgun they believe was used in an armed robbery on Monday. (Photos courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Police)By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Police are seeking...
Jan 27, 2015
Holy Trinity Catholic School changes name
(Photo courtesy Facebook/Holy Trinity Catholic School) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – After 100 years, Holy Trinity Catholic School has decided to change it's name. Monsignor Greg Ketchum sai...
Jan 26, 2015
UPDATED: Hit-and-run victim in critical condition, 21-year-old charged with DUI
21-year-old Joshua Dunn is charged with DUI and leaving the scene of an injury accident after a hit-and-run Saturday in Normal. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Th...
Jan 26, 2015
Income tax rollback spells more financial concerns for Unit 5
Unit 5 Superintendent Mark Daniel says the district is facing a $1.1 million deficit for the 2015-16 school years. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Unit 5 Superintendent Mark Danie...
Jan 26, 2015
Obituaries: Bittner, Rogers, Todd
Nancy Rogers Nancy Rogers, 77, of Fairbury, passed away at 1:35 a.m., Jan. 24, 2015 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury. Her funeral will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 27 at First Bap...
Jan 26, 2015
Bloomington to vote on purchasing ordinance tonight
Bloomington's process for buying new property might see changes if the city council approves. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington's city council will vote Mond...
Jan 26, 2015
