Category Archives: Local News
Jelani Day’s mother speaks out about the search process
Carmen Bolden Day shared shared what she endured during the search for her son. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – After the LaSalle County coroner confirmed the bo...
Sep 25, 2021
Bloomington council to consider 2.5% pay raise for city manager
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington's city manager continues to get glowing reviews from elected leaders, who are...
Sep 25, 2021
Travel agent applauds Pres. Biden’s decision to let vaccinated immigrants into U.S.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reports 1.9 million travelers hit the sky’s in the past week, compared to 2.5 million in 2019. (Facebook/Central Illinois Regional Airport)By Bla...
Sep 24, 2021
Bloomington Police investigating early morning shooting
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police detectives are probing a shooting incident early Fr...
Sep 24, 2021
Connect Transit temporarily reducing service frequency
Connect Transit will reduce service frequency starting Sept. 26. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Due to a driver shortage, Connect Transit will be temporarily reducing services starting n...
Sep 24, 2021
Suspect in fatal Bloomington shooting brought back from Minnesota for trial
Kentrell Brown, 18, faces three murder charges for the shooting March 7 that killed Natwan Nash, 26, of Bloomington. (Photo Bloomington Police Department)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Poli...
Sep 24, 2021
State lawmakers get an update from IDES on data breach and fraudulent claims
Illinois Department of Employment Security acting director Kristen Richards. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Thursday was a day for lawmakers to replay the game films of the Illinois D...
Sep 24, 2021
Coroner ID’s missing ISU student; family says their “hearts are broken”
The cause of the death is still under investigation. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Blake HaasLASALLE COUNTY – Authorities confirmed that the body found floating in the Illinois River weeks ago wa...
Sep 23, 2021
Hospitals nearing capacity; MCHD reports 49 new cases of COVID-19
The McLean County Health Department reported the new cases on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Hospitals in the twin cities are nearing capacity as health officia...
Sep 23, 2021
Bloomington attorney to see nine-month suspension
The report also says she made false statements to the attorney registration and disciplinary commission. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington attorney...
Sep 23, 2021
