Category Archives: Local News
Farmers see bright spots in 2020, despite COVID-19
This year, the Trump Administration direct farm aid reached $32 billion – an all-time high. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Amid trade wars and the Coronavirus pand...
Dec 14, 2020
MCHD reports 309 new coronavirus cases
The county’s rolling positivity rate went up from Friday to 9.3%. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department ...
Dec 14, 2020
Heroes collect Toys for Tots
Reaching their goal this year was tough, as the pandemic threw off their normal plans. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – First responders partnered with T...
Dec 14, 2020
Bloomington-Normal unions bring the holiday spirt to local families
Mike Matejka, a member of Local Laborers 362, feels they are just doing their part in spreading the holiday cheer. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – ...
Dec 14, 2020
Four more McLean County residents die from COVID-19
McLean County Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight reports 133 more McLean County residents have tested positive for COVID-19. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON –...
Dec 11, 2020
ISU governing board to vote on $1.25 million contract for more COVID testing, decide if outside firm should help find next president
Saturday’s action comes as ISU is requiring all students living on campus to be tested when they return for the spring semester. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL...
Dec 11, 2020
Spring break canceled at ISU amid COVID-19 pandemic
The spring semester will start as scheduled on Jan. 11, but four days will be switched to personal well-being days, March 9-10, and reading days, April 29-30. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State Universit...
Dec 10, 2020
District 87 set to honor late BHS swim coach
Bob Loy died October 29. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – District 87 administrators believe they’ve come up with a way to forever remember a be...
Dec 10, 2020
Unit 5 School Board fires teacher despite dismissal of child molestation charges
Prosecutors said they dismissed the charges because of “unavailable witnesses.” (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – A long-time Unit 5 school teacher has...
Dec 10, 2020
Mother of Rica Rountree, attorneys plan to file lawsuits against Illinois, others in 8 year old’s death
Prosecutors during Baker’s trial said she kicked the child so hard in the stomach that she died of the injuries. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON –...
Dec 09, 2020
