Category Archives: Local News
Over $23K worth of electronics, luggage stolen from Normal Walmart
Police say the group appears to have knowledge of Walmart practices. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – Normal Police say numerous electronics and luggage were stolen fr...
May 20, 2022
O’Neil Skate Park to close for construction pool project
O’Neil Pool is located at 1515 West Chestnut Street in Bloomington. (Photo City of Bloomington)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Art...
May 20, 2022
Bloomington Council asked to provide tax breaks to ex-alderman to rehab vacant downtown building
The building has been empty for 13 years. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Former Bloomington Alderman Jamie Mathy announced Thursday that with the help of some t...
May 20, 2022
McLean County Board evenly split after GOP member switches to Democratic side
Barnett's district covers parts of Bloomington's east side. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Republicans have lost control of the McLean County Board after a GOP ...
May 20, 2022
Gibson City teen dies in McLean County crash
The semi driver was cited for failure to obey a stop sign. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC MCLEAN COUNTY – A 17-year-old Gibson City teenager has died after a crash Wednesday ...
May 19, 2022
Normal Police thanks other agencies and community for ‘safe, fun, and enjoyable’ Leah Marlene homecoming
Normal native and American Idol contestant Leah Marlene with officers from the Normal Police Department. (Facebook/Normal Police Department)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – After more than 10,000 people ga...
May 19, 2022
Crash kills one person in eastern McLean County
Illinois State Police said the investigation is continuing. (Facebook/Illinois State Police)By HOI ABCMCLEAN COUNTY – Illinois State Police said one person died in a crash that happened early We...
May 19, 2022
ISA: New legislation will help central Illinois farmers
Andrew Larson, Director of Marketing for the Soybean Association, spoke with WJBC’s Todd Wineburner. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Legislation is headed to Gov. Pr...
May 18, 2022
Lincoln Police: Burglaries and thefts are on the rise
The department reports tools are the most popular items by thieves. (Photo courtesy: Lincoln Police) By Blake HaasLINCOLN – As the temperature warms up, Lincoln Police reports a rise in thefts a...
May 18, 2022
‘Jelani Day Bill’ signed into law
The Jelani Day Bill was introduced by Chicago Democratic State Sen. Elgie Sims, Jr., who is an ISU graduate. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department)By HOI ABCSPRINGFIELD – The mother of J...
May 18, 2022
