Category Archives: Local News
ISU President delivers first presidential address; details financial hardships during COVID-19
Illinois State University President Dr. Terri Goss Kinzy. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/File) By Blake Haas NORMAL – On her 82nd day in office, Illinois State University’s first female Presi...
Sep 21, 2021
Warm and dry this past week for Illinois farmers
Corn harvested for grain reached 11 percent, compared to the 5- year average of 8 percent. (WJBC file photo) By USDA SPRINGFIELD – There were 6.6 days suitable for field work during the week end...
Sep 21, 2021
State officials announce $327 million in household assistance for low income families
State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-Peoria). (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – "Help is here," said State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-Peoria), hosting the governor's big annou...
Sep 21, 2021
Normal council approves truck stop and variance for sign to soar above I-55
Earlier this month, the Normal Planning Commission recommended Love’s comply with the town’s current code limiting the sign’s height to 75 feet, but the council granted a variance al...
Sep 21, 2021
Man hospitalized in critical condition after Sunday morning shooting in Normal
Anyone with information is asked to call Normal Police Detective Kendra DeRosa at 309-454-9624 or Detective John Cleveland at 309-454-9614 (Photo courtesy IDOT) By HOI ABC NORMAL – A man shot mu...
Sep 21, 2021
Victim identified after car-combine accident in Tazewell County
Toxicology results are pending. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCTAZEWELL COUNTY – Tazewell County Coroner Charles Hanley has identified the victim of a vehicle acc...
Sep 17, 2021
McLean County Chamber hosting job fair next week
The walk-up job fair is Tuesday from 11am-2pm at Eastland Mall, 1615 E. Empire Street, Bloomington. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Chamber of Commerce is on...
Sep 17, 2021
Uptown Normal road closures for Medici Oktoberfest
The event will feature Oktoberfest brews, authentic German fare and live entertainment. (Facebook/Uptown Normal)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Uptown Normal is hosting Medici Oktoberfest from 4-10 p.m. o...
Sep 17, 2021
Trail East developer pulls out of project, citing continuous hardships
Bush Development has worked with the Town of Normal to overcome numerous obstacles. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – The developer in the Trail East project is no longer...
Sep 16, 2021
One dead after Wednesday night accident in Tazewell County
Tazewell County Coroner Charles Hanley will release more information on Friday. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABC and Blake HaasTAZEWELL COUNTY – A person is dead after a crash v...
Sep 16, 2021
