Category Archives: Local News

Miller Park Zoo invites winter guests
The cold weather may be the perfect time to visit Miller Park Zoo. (Photo courtesy Miller Park Zoo) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – Even though it's cold out, Miller Park Zoo Director Jay Tetz...
Syndicated Author Dec 30, 2014
Peoria man charged with making child pornography
By The Associated Press PEORIA – A 24-year-old Peoria man faces charges of producing child pornography. The (Peoria) Journal Star reports Seth A. Morris was charged Monday in Peoria'...
Syndicated Author Dec 30, 2014

Top Stories 2014: Record-setting winter challenged area
Snow challenged local motorists during a very white winter of 2014. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL – It was both an average year and a record-setting year in central Illinois weather. No...
Syndicated Author Dec 30, 2014

Obituaries: Croft, Mounce, Orr
Louise CroftLouise B. Croft, 96, of Bloomington, formerly of Ellsworth, passed away at 5:30 a.m. Dec. 29 at the Martin Health Center, Bloomington.Her graveside funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. ...
Syndicated Author Dec 29, 2014

McLean County sheriff calls for responsibility on New Year’s Eve
McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage is making sure residents celebrate the New Year safely. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – 2015 is just a few days away and with it comes one...
Syndicated Author Dec 29, 2014

Top Stories 2014: Rutherford campaign for governor falters
(WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaPONTIAC – State Treasurer Dan Rutherford was one of four Republicans running for their party's nomination in the race for governor in 2014, and he was a seriou...
Syndicated Author Dec 29, 2014

Red Cross: Make blood donation a resolution
Blood donation is important during the winter months. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – 2015 will be here soon and the American Red Cross is asking eligible blood donors to make...
Syndicated Author Dec 29, 2014

Top Stories 2014: ISU finds new president after Flanagan resignation
Timothy Flanagan (left) resigned as ISU president in March. Larry Dietz (right) was selected to take the position. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Illinois State University had a c...
Syndicated Author Dec 29, 2014

Sen. Brady: 2015 time to turn Illinois around
State Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) is looking forward to 2015. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) has a few things he's looking forw...
Syndicated Author Dec 29, 2014

Midwest Food Bank responds to Mississippi Tornado
Midwest Food bank helps disaster victims in Mississippi. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – One of the groups helping the people of Mississippi recover from the recent tornadoes is M...
Syndicated Author Dec 27, 2014