Category Archives: Local News
Senate Republicans propose legislation to empower parents of schoolchildren
State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington). (Photo courtesy senatorbarickman.com)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Education bureaucracy has left parents behind, say Illinois Senate Republicans who want...
Feb 25, 2022
Durbin: Russian President Vladimir Putin can expect some real punishment
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) spoke to Illinois reporters on Thursday. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) was on his way out of Eastern Europe as Russia inva...
Feb 25, 2022
ISU professor: Going to see some economic impact from Russian attack
Explosions were heard in Ukraine’s capital on Friday morning amid unverified reports that the fighting had already reached the heart of Kyiv. (Twitter/CBS News)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Russia...
Feb 25, 2022
20-month-old dead, Lincoln woman arrested and charged with murder
Cierra Coker, 20, of Lincoln. (Photo courtesy: Lincoln Police Dept./HOI-ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC LINCOLN – A Lincoln woman has been arrested after a 20-month old sustained life-threatening ...
Feb 24, 2022
McLean County mother may see new charge in case of still-missing infant
7-month-old Zaraz Walker has been missing since at least Sunday, February 13. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington woman may soon face a new charge of concealing a death as an ...
Feb 24, 2022
K-9 bite during arrest sparks excessive force suit against Bloomington Police and 3 officers
In a statement, Bloomington's city government "believes that officers acted appropriately during the course of his arrest," and has assigned counsel to defend the city and its officers. (Facebook/City...
Feb 24, 2022
McLean County man accused of burning children with hot iron
Lorel Johnson, 42, of Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail/HOI-ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A McLean County man is still behind bars Tuesday after police said he tried...
Feb 22, 2022
Unit 5 teacher named a finalist for Illinois Teacher of the Year
Marielan Gozur is a special education teacher at Unit 5. (Photo courtesy: Unit 5/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A teacher from McLean County’s largest school district is a finalist f...
Feb 22, 2022
New details emerge after man threatens to shoot police on Veterans Parkway
The 38-year old suspect remains in protective custody at a local hospital. (Photo courtesy: Scott Laughlin/WJBC) By Blake HaasNORMAL – New details are emerging from Normal Police after authoriti...
Feb 22, 2022
ISU to modify its indoor face covering requirement
University staff said individuals are expected to wear a face covering in a private office or residence hall room upon the occupant's request. (Twitter/Illinois State)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Illin...
Feb 22, 2022
