Category Archives: Local News
Man charged in Twin-Cities sexual assault released on bond
John Fennell, 19, of Indiana. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – An Indiana man has posted bond and was released Tuesday morning from the McLean County Jai...
Jan 27, 2021
Elected leaders in Normal signal they’re against raising water rates this year
Council members Scott Preston and Kathleen Lorenz also said they supported delaying the rate increase. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – People living ...
Jan 27, 2021
Hy-Vee pharmacies partnering with Illinois to provide COVID-19 vaccinations
The Bloomington Hy-Vee is located at 1403 North Veterans Parkway. (Facebook/Hy-Vee Bloomington) By Neil DoyleSPRINGFIELD – The state is now partnering with Hy-Vee pharmacies across central ...
Jan 26, 2021
MCHD reports 69 new cases of coronavirus
McLean County hospitals are reporting 73% of ICU beds in use, 82% of total beds in use, and 17 individuals hospitalized for COVID-19. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil ...
Jan 26, 2021
LaHood: Everybody recommends getting the vaccine
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) says he will get his second dose in the coming weeks. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – A local Congressman says he got his first dose of the ...
Jan 26, 2021
Possible end of cash bail in Illinois
Sponsoring Sen. Robert Peters (D-Chicago). (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Pritzker is considering a bill the legislature has sent him to eliminate cash bail in Illinois ...
Jan 26, 2021
Indigenous Peoples’ Day to be celebrated in Bloomington, council narrowly backs eliminating Columbus Day
The Bloomington City Council met Monday night via Zoom. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington will recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day as a way to ...
Jan 26, 2021
Defense, prosecution deliver opening statements in trial for 2018 Bloomington triple homicide
Sydney Mays Jr. of Bloomington, arrives in the courtroom at the Law and Justice Cener Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, as he faces charges that he murdered Nate Pena, Corey Jackson and Juan Carlos Perez and inj...
Jan 26, 2021
Sally Turner appointed as Illinois State Senator
Turner fills the empty seat in the 44th Senate District left by former State Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington), who announced his retirement last month. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By WJBC News SPRINGFIELD ...
Jan 25, 2021
Police may have uncovered forgery scam from businesses in Twin-Cities
Danielle Tarter, 36, of Mahomet. (Photo courtesy: LeRoy Police Department) By Heart of Illinois ABC LeRoy – Police in McLean County’s third largest community of LeRoy have arrested a woman...
Jan 25, 2021
