Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington releases punishment for Shumaker
A Bloomington police officer received a written reprimand for an incident in which is stated he hoped a stabbing victim "bleeds to death." (WJBC file photo) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON –...
Jan 14, 2015
Bloomington appoints new fire chief
The Bloomington Fire Department has found a new chief. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – There is a new man at the top of the ladder in the Bloomington Fire Department. Brian ...
Jan 14, 2015
Disciplinary action against Bloomington Sergeant will be released
Renner says he continues to follow his promise of transparency. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – The disciplinary report on Sergeant Ed Shumaker will be released by the end of busi...
Jan 14, 2015
Davis outlines goals for 114th Congress
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis presided over the House floor during the 114th Congress. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Rodney Davis) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Taylorville, wan...
Jan 14, 2015
Bloomington man among Rauner appointee reversals
Gov. Bruce Rauner has reversed about 180 state appointments dating back to the Quinn administration. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man is left w...
Jan 14, 2015
Testimony resumes Wednesday in Compton murder trial
Nicholas Compton appears in court during his murder trial. (Pool photo) BLOOMINGTON – After the prosecution rested their case in the trial of Nicholas Compton, the defense is expected to call an...
Jan 13, 2015
Bloomington police make arrest
Police say neighbors came together to capture a suspect. (Photo courtesy Flickr) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – After a string of east side burglaries, police in Bloomington have made an arrest.&n...
Jan 13, 2015
Bloomington approves water, sewer study
The study will look at daily costs of sewage and storm water in Bloomington. (WJBC Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council approved a study of city storm and sewage water ...
Jan 13, 2015
Local legislators react to Rauner’s inaugural speech
State Rep. Dan Brady and State Sen. Jason Barickman offered some thoughts on Monday's gubernatorial inaugural address. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – State Rep. Dan Brad...
Jan 12, 2015
Obituaries: Arteman, Killion
Keith ArtemanKeith P. Arteman, 75, of Bloomington, died at 2:00 p.m. on Jan. 8 at his home with his wife by his side.A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at Holy Trinity Catholic Chu...
Jan 12, 2015
