Category Archives: Local News
Authorities treat death of Pontiac inmate as a homicide
Authorities are investigating a homicide at the Pontiac Correctional Center. (WJBC file photo) By The Associated Press PONTIAC – Authorities are investigating as a homicide the death of an Illin...
Dec 17, 2014
Obituaries: McKean
Dixie McKean Dixie Dell McKean, 69, passed away at 3:35 p.m. on Dec. 14 at Asta Care Center in Bloomington. A private family service will be held. Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington is...
Dec 17, 2014
Man accused of sexually assaulting two girls sentenced to 13 years in prison
Ricky Burden. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – A man who represented himself during the sentencing phase of a sexual assault trial has been sentenced to 13 years in prison. 40-year-...
Dec 17, 2014
WJBC Brotherhood Tree makes final day plea for gifts
Today is the final day for the WJBC Brotherhood Tree to accept gift donations. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Today is the deadline for the WJBC Brotherhood Tree to collect all of t...
Dec 17, 2014
Write-in candidacy forces primary in Bloomington Ward 4
Bloomington has scheduled a Feb. 24 primary for a Ward Four vacancy. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – There will be five candidates for a Bloomington City Council seat next year ̵...
Dec 17, 2014
Connect Transit reports successful 2014, outlines projects for 2015
Connect Transit general manager Andrew Johnson said the agency saw a continuing increase in ridership in 2014. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Connect Transit is reporting a suc...
Dec 17, 2014
Festival of Trees surpasses fundraising goal
The Baby Fold on Tuesday held the annual check presentation for the Festival of Trees. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The 2014 Festival of Trees is being called a success. Th...
Dec 17, 2014
Obituaries: Tallon
Mildred Tallon Mildred “Jean” Tallon, 86, of Downs, died at 6:00 p.m. on Dec. 15 at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center in Normal. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday at Carmody-...
Dec 16, 2014
UAW Local 2488 buys nearly $11,000 worth of toys for Toys for Tots
Members of the United Auto Workers Local 2488 buy gifts for McLean County Toys for Tots at Toys R' Us Tuesday morning. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The United Auto Workers ...
Dec 16, 2014
McLean County seeks to extend enterprise zone
McLean County Board Chairman Matt Sorensen presented a plaque to 11th Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Elizabeth Robb in honor of her retirement. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON ̵...
Dec 16, 2014
