Category Archives: Local News
Federal Mediator to be involved in ISU and worker’s union negotiations
The two meetings are scheduled for Thursday and Friday this week. (Facebook/Illinois State University) By HOI ABCNORMAL – A federal mediator will now be involved after no agreement was made betw...
Apr 05, 2022
Hopedale Wellness Center offering self-defense course
A partner is not required, but encouraged. The cost is $25 per person and is located at 222 Northwest Grove Street in Hopedale. (Photo Courtesy of HWC’s Facebook)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON –...
Apr 04, 2022
Gas Prices drop for third consecutive week
The national price of gas dropped about five cents over the week, averaging $4.17 a gallon. (Pixabay)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices in Illinois continued to inch down over the week, but a...
Apr 04, 2022
Eureka College offering matching tuition to all Lincoln College students
This comes after Lincoln College announced it would be closing at the end of the spring semester. (Photo courtesy” HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABC LINCOLN – Eureka College is matching the...
Apr 01, 2022
City of Bloomington offering free mulch for community
Residents will have to self load the mulch, and it is available daily beginning Monday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Photo courtesy Pixabay)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON- The City of Bloomington has a vast ...
Apr 01, 2022
Bloomington shooting suspect, Charles Bell, set on high bond
The judge set bond for Bell at $500,000, meaning he has to pay 10% of that or $50,000 cash to be released from jail. (Photo by Stephen Z/flickr)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON (Heart of Illinois ABC) – Th...
Apr 01, 2022
Illinois lawmakers recognize Transgender Day of Visibility
State Sen. Mike Simmons (D-Chicago) led an observance Thursday morning for the annual Transgender Day of Visibility. (Twitter/Senator Mike Simmons)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A bittersweet backdro...
Apr 01, 2022
Rivian plans massive $30.4 million warehouse expansion in Normal
Information about new jobs created by the expansion and a timeframe for construction was not immediately available. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCNORMAL – Electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive ...
Apr 01, 2022
Bloomington man facing gun charges after weapon found in downtown Bloomington
James Mathis, 35, of Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man with a felony record remains in the McLean County jail on gun charges...
Mar 31, 2022
Former McLean County High School teacher pleads guilty to grooming student
Brandon Reynolds. (Facebook/LeRoy IL Police Department)By HOI ABCLEROY – A former teacher at LeRoy High School has pleaded guilty to grooming a student.Brandon Reynolds, 35, made an open plea, m...
Mar 31, 2022
