Category Archives: Local News
MCHD reports 2 COVID-related deaths
There have been 22 COVID-related deaths in McLean County. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department Thursday reported two COVID-related deaths, bringi...
Sep 24, 2020
Bloomington-Normal YMCA, Easterseals Central Illinois hold groundbreaking ceremony for new facility
The new Bloomington-Normal YMCA will be located at the corner of Washington Street and St. Joseph Drive, just south of the hospital. (Facebook/Bloomington-Normal YMCA) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON &#...
Sep 22, 2020
Elected leaders double gas tax in Normal
Normal City council members voted to double the gas tax to eight cents on Monday night. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – A less-than-unified Normal Town Co...
Sep 22, 2020
Bloomington’s Black plans quicker city council exit
Scott Black. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – There will soon be a vacancy on the Bloomington City Council.Scott Black announced at Monday night’s council mee...
Sep 22, 2020
MCHD reports 20th COVID-related death
MCHD Administrator Jessica McKnight said it’s important to remember that even young healthy individuals can have complications from the virus, and some may even need to be hospitalized. (Graphic...
Sep 22, 2020
Bloomington lawyer disbarred after DUI offenses surface
Jacob Thomas DiCiaula also appeared in court on behalf of a client while intoxicated, according to the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCBLOO...
Sep 21, 2020
Durbin endorses Chemberly Cummings for State Representative
Normal Town Council member Chemberly Cummings is a Democratic candidate for representative in the 105th Illinois House District. (Photo courtesy normal.org) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Illinois&#...
Sep 21, 2020
“I’m just so happy” – Nursing home residents react to pen pal letters
They have received over 300 cards and letters — even from people out-of-state and the country. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – A group of residents at The Loft Re...
Sep 21, 2020
YWCA launch’s new program to help formerly incarcerated women
The scents are all original and were created with the help of staff, volunteers and labyrinth clients. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – This past week...
Sep 21, 2020
McLean County sees advantageous election judge surplus
Michael said she expects fewer people at polling location but that the county’s voter turnout will be the biggest ever. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – McLea...
Sep 21, 2020
