Category Archives: Local News
McLean County judge to decide if Barton McNeil case moves to 3rd stage of evidentiary hearing in ‘98 murder
Bart McNeil (blue) traveled to McLean County on Thursday for court from the Pickneyville Correctional Center. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – It will be at least...
May 12, 2022
Illinois Republicans discuss Richard Irvin as top competitor to Gov. Pritzker
A recent poll has Irvin and Bailey far ahead of the other Republicans. The primary election is June 28.(Facebook/Richard Irvin)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Most or all top Republicans in Illinois s...
May 12, 2022
Rivian Automotive to recall certain R1T vehicles due to airbag safety concerns
The supplier for the sensor has assumed the cost of seat replacement, according to a Rivian spokesperson. (WJBC/Scott Miller)By HOI ABCNORMAL – Electric vehicle maker Rivian has issued its first...
May 12, 2022
Potential abortion law change challenged from a doctors perspective
A leak of a draft document suggests the U.S. Supreme Court is preparing to overturn Roe v. Wade. (Photo Courtesy of Pixabay)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Let's take a minute to step away from the di...
May 12, 2022
Leah Marlene community watch party to be hosted by Normal West High School
There will be a pre-party on Normal West's front lawn with food trucks, games, face painting and more. The community will then gather in the school's gym to watch American Idol. (Leah Marlene/Facebook...
May 12, 2022
Help’s available for farmers who need mental health counseling
State Rep. Tim Butler was at a news conference outside the Illinois Department of Agriculture headquarters on the state fairgrounds in Springfield to help announce a state-funded help line for farmers...
May 11, 2022
Bloomington school board member charged with felony DUI, obstructing justice
District 87 School Board member Fitzgerald Samedy. (McLean County Jail)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – District 87 School Board member Fitzgerald Samedy is free on bond following his arrest last weekend...
May 11, 2022
Green Gables owner: Grief is setting in for sure
A fire destroyed Green Gables Bar and Grill Monday afternoon. (Scott Miller/WJBC)By Neil DoyleHUDSON – The owner of Green Gables says she and her family are devastated after a fire tore down the...
May 11, 2022
Cool and damp weather again hindered Illinois farmers
Corn planted reached 15 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 58 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 1.7 days suitable for field work during the week ending May 8, 202...
May 10, 2022
Political newcomer takes his seat as Bloomington alderman
Monday night, the council voted 6-2 to approve Grant Walch to replace Jamie Mathy as Ward 1 alderman. (YouTube/City of Bloomington)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council is backing...
May 10, 2022
