Category Archives: Headlines
Pier 1 Peoria, Bloomington stores look to survive company bankruptcy
The company is also in the process of closing two distribution centers, according to a Pier 1 news release. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Home furnishings reta...
Feb 18, 2020
Motorists and business owners’ reaction to proposed ban on pumping your own gas in Illinois
Meanwhile, other drivers noted gas station attendants were the norm in the past. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCPEKIN – If you hate getting out to pump your own gas this time...
Feb 11, 2020
McLean County YWCA adds anti-bias education to local schools and programs
Lessons are made to be kid friendly. (Photo courtesy: YWCA/Facebook)By Heart of Illinois – ABCBLOOMINGTON – Breaking the cycle of bullying is the focus of a new initiative for McLean Count...
Feb 11, 2020
Night in a Car raises $69,000
The fourth annual Night In A Car event raised $69,000. (Facebook/Home Sweet Home Ministries) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Home Sweet Home Ministries, in partnership with Trinity Lutheran Church, ...
Feb 10, 2020
YWCA McLean County Board of Directors names Liz German as CEO and President
Liz German has been with YWCA McLean County for 12-years. (Photo courtesy: YWCA McLean County) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Since serving as interim CEO for over nine months, the Board of Directo...
Feb 10, 2020
Illinois State announces four finalists for vice president for Academic Affairs and provost
Recordings of each candidates open forum will be posted on IllinoisState.edu. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Illinois State University has announced four finalists for vice p...
Feb 04, 2020
Normal Town Council gives green light for marijuana dispensary
The Green Solution is located at 501 Northtown Road in north Normal. (Photo Town of Normal) By Heart of Illinois – ABC NORMAL – Bloomington-Normal’s only business licensed to sell ma...
Feb 04, 2020
Illinois officials announce program to shore up elections security
Illinois election officials are taking steps to avoid a repeat of the 2016 Russian hacking of the state voter registration database. (Photo courtesy: ISBE/Facebook)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD...
Feb 03, 2020
On one year anniversary of her death, a vigil is held for Rica Rountree
Rountree said she is hoping the show of support for Rica will bring about legislative change. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois – ABC) By Heart of Illinois – ABC NORMAL – Rica Rount...
Jan 27, 2020
