Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington Police officer rescues man from burning home
The man is hospitalized with burns, but the officer is fine, according to Bloomington Police Lt. Clayton Arnold. (Facebook/City of Bloomington – Police)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomingto...
May 05, 2022
ISU’s board to vote on tuition and fee hikes, consider spending millions on new dorms and engineering school plans
Trustees meet Friday at 9 a.m. in the Old Main Room of the Bone Student Center. (Facebook/Illinois State University)By HOI ABCNORMAL – Illinois State University administrators are describing as ...
May 05, 2022
Judge removes 5 GOP McLean County Board candidates, including Board Chairman McIntyre, from June primary ballot
McLean County Board Chairman John McIntyre. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Five Republican candidates for the McLean County Board, including the incumbent board chairman, won't be on t...
May 05, 2022
Seventh annual Brews at the Zoo returns in June
Proceeds from the event will help fund construction of new exhibits in South America region of Miller Park Zoo. (Photo Courtesy of Miller Park Zoo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – The Miller Park Zool...
May 04, 2022
ISU students attend North American College and Teachers of Agriculture competition
ISU students and coaches displaying their many individual and team recognitions, including the Sweepstakes Champion trophy and banner. (Photo courtesy Illinois State University)By A.J. HarrisNORMAL &#...
May 04, 2022
Abortion rights advocates rally in Downtown Bloomington
About every step was filled outside the McLean County Museum of History Tuesday afternoon. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – A topic that has people ready to rally in Bloomington: ...
May 04, 2022
Normal will pay consultant to plan growth for Uptown South, city manager gets a raise
The consultant Farr Associates is the same firm that helped design the underpass, a project which town leaders hope will spur growth in the area. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCNORMAL – A consultant...
May 03, 2022 Normal Town Council Chambers. (Photo courtesy: File)
Judge rules in favor of local media, loosens protective order on Rossi lawsuit
Aaron Rossi (right) after a hearing in Peoria. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC TAZEWELL COUNTY – A Tazewell County judge has loosened a protective order in a lawsuit brought a...
May 02, 2022
Regional Superintendent looks back on a COVID-19 school year
Regional Office of Education superintendent Mark Jontry spoke with WJBC’s Blake Haas. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The school year is coming to a close for many l...
May 02, 2022
Miller Park Zoo receives ultrasound equipment donation
The equipment will be used by zoo staff to better diagnose and treat the zoo animals for variety of conditions. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Miller Park Zoo has received a donatio...
May 02, 2022
