Category Archives: Local News
Five hospitalized after apartment complex fire in Bloomington
The fire department confirms that the building is a total loss. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Fire Department confirms five people were hospitalized after a lat...
Oct 19, 2021
Rains stalled the progress of the Illinois harvest last week
Corn harvested for grain reached 62 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 59 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 2.7 days suitable for field work during the week endin...
Oct 19, 2021
McLean County woman charged with financial exploitation of elderly pair
Prosecutors said the charges follow a Bloomington Police investigation, but details were not released about Dukich's relationship to the alleged victims. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail) By Heart ...
Oct 18, 2021
Ex-Pekin piano teacher directed child porn videos involving Twin-Cities student, state’s attorney says
Aaron Parlier, center, a former Bloomington piano teacher charged with 38 sex crimes, arrives for his bench trial in McLean County Court, Monday, Oct. 18, 2021.By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON R...
Oct 18, 2021
County music stars Morgan Wallen and Hardy to headline Tailgate N’ Tallboys concert
Tickets are on sale now at TailgateNtallboys.com. (Photo courtesy: Tailgate N’ Tallboys) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Tailgate N’ Tallboys is announcing their headliners for a concert ...
Oct 18, 2021
McLean County Sheriff’s Office asking for help in identifying suspects involved in burglaries
McLean County Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspects involved in the incident. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook) By Blake HaasCOLFAX &#...
Oct 18, 2021
COVID-19 booster shots locally
The McLean County Health Department is offering booster shots at their office and during vaccine clinics around the area. (Facebook/McLean County Health Department)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The...
Oct 18, 2021
Illinois gas prices drop slightly over the week
The national average is up almost three cents per gallon over the past week, averaging $3.30. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices in Illinois are still high, averaging $3.41 a...
Oct 18, 2021
Bloomington-Normal housing market on the rise thanks to Rivian, Ferrero workers
Right now, the average price for a two bedroom, two bath home ranges from $100,000 to $150,000 in the McLean County area. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington-Normal’s hou...
Oct 18, 2021
Jail inmates lose computer privileges in clash between GOP sheriff, County Board Democrats
McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Inmates’ use of computer tablets at the McLean County Jail has become the subject of a...
Oct 16, 2021
