Category Archives: Local News
BPD chief: Officer disciplined for racial statement revealed at trial
Bloomington Police Chief Brendan Heffner said the department does not condone the types of comments that were revealed at a battery trial in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Police De...
Jan 09, 2015
One person killed in Interstate 55 crash near Lexington
Traffic on I-55 was reroutes for sevreal hours following a fatal crash near Lexington. (Photo courtesy Casey Nicole Bargmann-Shubert) By Eric Stock LEXINGTON – A suburban Chicago resident was ki...
Jan 09, 2015
National Weather Service issues new advisories for McLean County
McLean County will be under a Winter Weather Advisory until noon Friday. (Photo courtesy National Weather Service) By Eric Stock LINCOLN – The National Weather Service has extended its Winter We...
Jan 09, 2015
Mother of alleged murder victim testifies in court
Nicholas Compton. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The mother of an alleged murder victim testified in court Thursday. 24-year-old Danielle Fischer was called to the stand regarding...
Jan 09, 2015
U of I Extension opens in new location
The new location for the University of Illinois Extension's McLean County Office includes a fully equipped kitchen for food and nutrition classes. (Carrie Muehling/WJBC) By Carrie Muehling BLOOMI...
Jan 08, 2015
Obituaries: Flynn
Daniel Flynn Daniel “Dan” P. Flynn, 59, of Carlock, died at 6:45 p.m. on Jan. 6 at his home surrounded by his family. A memorial visitation will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday at Carmo...
Jan 08, 2015
IWU conference focuses on sexual assault prevention programs
Sexual assault prevention programs were discussed at a summit on Illinois Wesleyan's Campus Thursday morning. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Representatives from lo...
Jan 08, 2015
OSHA cites Illinois company after 2 worker deaths in Peoria
By The Associated Press PEKIN – A federal agency has filed violations against an Illinois agricultural products company after two workers died at its Pekin facility. The Occupational Safe...
Jan 08, 2015
Caterpillar lays off 200 workers; Schock blames Obama administration
Caterpillar cites weak market conditions as the reason the company is paying off 200 workers in Central Illinois. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Caterpillar) By Metro News Service PEORIA – About 200 C...
Jan 08, 2015
Many schools remain closed following 2nd day of freezing cold
A Wind Chill Warning is in effect for McLean County until noon today. (Photo courtesy National Weather Service) By The Associated Press BLOOMINGTON – Another day of frigid temperatures has force...
Jan 08, 2015
