Category Archives: Local News
Eureka teen killed in Tazewell County crash
By Eric Stock MACKINAW – A Eureka teen was killed in a single-vehicle crash in rural Mackinaw. Tazewell County Coroner James Baldi said Dustin David Holmes, 18, was killed in a crash on East Cru...
Jan 28, 2015
Lincoln bank teller sent to prison for embezzling $2 million
By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – A Lincoln woman who admitted to embezzling more than $2 million from the bank where she worked has been sentenced to three years and nine months in prison.The sentence...
Jan 28, 2015
Prosecutor upgrades charges in fatal hit-and-run
State's Attorney Jason Chambers said the case may go in front of grand jury. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – The victim of a Saturday hit-and-run has died from his injuries.&...
Jan 27, 2015
Obituary: Fitzgerald
Helen Fitzgerald Helen M. Fitzgerald, 91, of Bloomington, passed away at 5:30 a.m., Jan. 27 at Heritage Health in Normal. Her funeral will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, B...
Jan 27, 2015
Kellie Pickler headlines 2015 Evening of Stars
2015 Evening of Stars co-chairs Colleen and Kim Kannaday announce the headliner for this year's event, Kellie Pickler. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL – Country music singer and song...
Jan 27, 2015
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
