Category Archives: Local News
Miller Park Zoo is searching for volunteers
Volunteers are not required to have previous training and opportunities come in many forms to adults 18 and over. (Photo Courtesy of Miller Park Zoo.)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON-Miller Park Zoo is search...
Feb 23, 2022
McLean County man accused of burning children with hot iron
Lorel Johnson, 42, of Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail/HOI-ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A McLean County man is still behind bars Tuesday after police said he tried...
Feb 22, 2022
Unit 5 teacher named a finalist for Illinois Teacher of the Year
Marielan Gozur is a special education teacher at Unit 5. (Photo courtesy: Unit 5/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A teacher from McLean County’s largest school district is a finalist f...
Feb 22, 2022
New details emerge after man threatens to shoot police on Veterans Parkway
The 38-year old suspect remains in protective custody at a local hospital. (Photo courtesy: Scott Laughlin/WJBC) By Blake HaasNORMAL – New details are emerging from Normal Police after authoriti...
Feb 22, 2022
ISU to modify its indoor face covering requirement
University staff said individuals are expected to wear a face covering in a private office or residence hall room upon the occupant's request. (Twitter/Illinois State)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Illin...
Feb 22, 2022
Man taken to hospital for evaluation after pleading at police to shoot him
Police say the man was sent to a local hospital after being arrested. (Photo courtesy of Al Bates) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – Normal Police Chief Rick Bleichner says the man police took i...
Feb 21, 2022
Two McLean County Board Members seeking reelection
Early voting begins May 19, while the primary election day is June 28. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Blake Haas and Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Two McLean County Board members are announcin...
Feb 21, 2022
Man behind bars in McLean County for allegedly biting officers leg
Woods is ordered to have no contact with the victim. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A 35-year old man is facing felony charges in McLean County for allegedly biting a pol...
Feb 21, 2022
Children’s Discovery Museum in Uptown Normal returning to full operations
More information about the museum can be found at www.childensdiscoverymuseym.net. (Photo courtesy: Children’s Discovery Museum/Facebook) By Blake HaasNORMAL – After two years of limited h...
Feb 21, 2022
NPD asking for help in retail theft case at Von Maur
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Normal Police Officer Max Yanor at 309-454-9535. (Photo courtesy: NPD/Facebook) By Blake HaasNORMAL – Normal Police is asking for the public̵...
Feb 21, 2022
