Category Archives: Local News
Elected leaders vote to stay with 10 McLean County Board districts
The only three members voting against keeping 10 districts were Republicans Jim Soeldner, George Wendt, and Lyndsay Bloomfield. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMIN...
May 12, 2021
In Senate floor speech, Sen. Durbin says Normal is taking America “to the next generation”
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL). (Facebook/Dick Durbin)By Blake HaasNORMAL – Speaking on the Senate floor, Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) said Normal is taking transportation in America “to ...
May 11, 2021
Normal announces updated public pool guidelines with state loosening COVID-19 mitigations
During the Bridge Phase, no group visits, field trips or birthday party reservations will be accepted. (Facebook/Town of Normal)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – With the state potentially moving...
May 11, 2021
Rolling positivity rate holds steady, McLean County reports 24 new cases of COVID
55 additional people were released from isolation, now 17,378 have recovered from the virus. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County̵...
May 11, 2021
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger sizes up the Republican Party
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Channahon) spoke virtually to the National Press Club. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The most talked about Republican in Illinois talks about today'...
May 11, 2021
‘Welcoming city’ debate isn’t over, says Alderwoman Carrillo
During the campaign, newly-elected Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe said he is opposed to the resolution. Also, new members Nick Becker and Sheila Montney were elected after receiving endorsements from the Bloom...
May 11, 2021
State’s major cash crops are better than average
The statewide average temperature was 55.4 degrees, 3.7 cooler than normal. Precipitation averaged almost 1.6 inches, where an even inch would be normal. (Facebook/IL Corn)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD R...
May 11, 2021
2 Republicans break ranks over McLean County redistricting proposal
Board Chairman John McIntyre (middle) indicated he’ll have more to say at Tuesday night’s special board meeting on a redistricting process that happens every 10 years. (Photo courtesy HOI ...
May 11, 2021
Accused killer enters not guilty plea in McLean County
Larry Knell, of Normal. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A man from Normal accused of stabbing another man to death in Bloomington in April entered ...
May 10, 2021
91 new cases of coronavirus in McLean County
There have been 224 COVID-related deaths in the county. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – McLean County added 91 cases of coronavirus over the weekend as the county’s ro...
May 10, 2021
