Category Archives: Local News
Connect Transit proposes plan for potential Rivian Route
The new route would replace the Lime express service, and could be active as soon as July. (Photo Courtesy of Connect Transit/Facebook)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – A new bus route by Connect Trans...
Apr 25, 2022
Gas prices up in Illinois for first time in over a month
According to GasBuddy, prices in the state are down 9.4 cents compared to last month, and a $1.39 more expensive compared to this time last year. (Photo Courtesy of Illinois Department of Transportati...
Apr 25, 2022
Leah Marlene advances to Top 11 on ‘American Idol’
You can vote for Leah during tonight’s show at 7:00 PM on Heart of Illinois ABC. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC/American Idol)By HOI ABCNORMAL – Normal's own Leah Marlene is advancing to the next...
Apr 25, 2022
Unit 5 hosts community meeting to discuss solutions for district’s financial challenges
The first community meeting is part of a four-phase process that creates a final plan to resolve issues in the district and they're starting with community feedback for solutions. (WJBC file photo)By ...
Apr 25, 2022
New evidence present in 23-year old Bart McNeil murder case
Two Illinois groups that work to exonerate wrongful convictions are re-affirming the reasons the court should hear new and so-far unconsidered evidence in the case. (Photo courtesy Illinois Department...
Apr 22, 2022
Connect Transit suspends fare collection to celebrate Earth Day
Connect Transit says fare collection will resume on Saturday. (Facebook/Connect Transit) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – In celebration of Earth Day, Connect Transit will be suspending fare collection on ...
Apr 22, 2022
Peoria family remembers son’s life after shooting death in Bloomington
Bloomington Police did not respond to a request for comment, but they are investigating. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A family is remembering their 17-year-ol...
Apr 21, 2022
Bloomington man sentenced to federal prison in Chicago cocaine trafficking case
Tekoa Q. Tinch, 34, was convicted of attempting to possess cocaine with intent to distribute. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCCHICAGO – A federal judge has sentenced a Bloomington man to 16 years in...
Apr 21, 2022
State awarding $12M to communities around the state for sidewalks and bike paths
The largest grant totals $250,000. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay) BY IIS and Blake HaasSPRINGFIELD – More than $12 million is being awarded to communities around the state to ensure students get to s...
Apr 20, 2022
Illinois State University union employees ratify contract
The contract's terms are retroactive to July 1, 2021 and run through June 30, 2025. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – AFSCME Local 1110, the union that represents appro...
Apr 20, 2022
