Category Archives: Local News
Hopedale Wellness Center offering self-defense course
A partner is not required, but encouraged. The cost is $25 per person and is located at 222 Northwest Grove Street in Hopedale. (Photo Courtesy of HWC’s Facebook)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON –...
Apr 04, 2022
Gas Prices drop for third consecutive week
The national price of gas dropped about five cents over the week, averaging $4.17 a gallon. (Pixabay)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices in Illinois continued to inch down over the week, but a...
Apr 04, 2022
Eureka College offering matching tuition to all Lincoln College students
This comes after Lincoln College announced it would be closing at the end of the spring semester. (Photo courtesy” HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABC LINCOLN – Eureka College is matching the...
Apr 01, 2022
Former McLean County High School teacher pleads guilty to grooming student
Brandon Reynolds. (Facebook/LeRoy IL Police Department)By HOI ABCLEROY – A former teacher at LeRoy High School has pleaded guilty to grooming a student.Brandon Reynolds, 35, made an open plea, m...
Mar 31, 2022
Lincoln College to close after 157-years
The school has a satellite location in Normal across from Heartland Community College. (Photo courtesy: Lincoln College/Facebook) By Blake HaasLINCOLN – After 157 years, Lincoln College is closi...
Mar 30, 2022
Better Business Bureau warns against postcard scam in Central IL
Mail fraud is punishable by a fine and imprisonment for up to 20 years. (Facebook/Better Business Bureau)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON-Fake postcards offering Walmart or Target gift savings have been repor...
Mar 30, 2022
Midwest Food Bank hosts 12th annual Share The Light event
Tickets for the dinner and live auction are priced at $75, and can be bought by calling MFB at 309-663-5350. The silent auction can be accessed by going to 2022MFBGala.giftsmart.com. (Midwest Food Ban...
Mar 30, 2022
BPD: Arrest made in Tuesday night shooting
Authorities say the shooting happened Tuesday around 7:18 p.m. in the 300 block of East Locust Street. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man was arrested for a shooting t...
Mar 30, 2022
Man shot in the arm from gunfire in Bloomington
Police have not made an arrest, and information about any suspects was not immediately available. (WJBC/File) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are investigating a shooting that injured...
Mar 30, 2022
ISU and Bradley kick off “I-74” blood drive on Wednesday
To schedule an appointment to donate blood, visit redcrossblood.org. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasNORMAL – Usually, Illinois State University and Bradley University square off on in ...
Mar 29, 2022
