Category Archives: Local News
MCHD reports 20th COVID-related death
MCHD Administrator Jessica McKnight said it’s important to remember that even young healthy individuals can have complications from the virus, and some may even need to be hospitalized. (Graphic...
Sep 22, 2020
Bloomington lawyer disbarred after DUI offenses surface
Jacob Thomas DiCiaula also appeared in court on behalf of a client while intoxicated, according to the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCBLOO...
Sep 21, 2020 (Photo courtesy: Pixabay)
Durbin endorses Chemberly Cummings for State Representative
Normal Town Council member Chemberly Cummings is a Democratic candidate for representative in the 105th Illinois House District. (Photo courtesy normal.org) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Illinois&#...
Sep 21, 2020
“I’m just so happy” – Nursing home residents react to pen pal letters
They have received over 300 cards and letters — even from people out-of-state and the country. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – A group of residents at The Loft Re...
Sep 21, 2020
YWCA launch’s new program to help formerly incarcerated women
The scents are all original and were created with the help of staff, volunteers and labyrinth clients. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – This past week...
Sep 21, 2020
McLean County sees advantageous election judge surplus
Michael said she expects fewer people at polling location but that the county’s voter turnout will be the biggest ever. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – McL...
Sep 21, 2020
Coronavirus testing for ISU students
As of Monday, ISU has reported 1,415 cases of COVID-19 as the rolling positivity rate has dropped to 3.9%. (Twitter/Illinois State) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Students who live in on-campus h...
Sep 21, 2020
15 new COVID cases in McLean County
The updated numbers in McLean County as of Monday. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department Monday reported 15 ne...
Sep 21, 2020
School leaders in the Twin-Cities sound off on education’s key issues
Many discussions highlighted how different organizations were working to make sure classes were maintaining diversity and inclusion as a priority. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois BLOOMI...
Sep 18, 2020
IHSA Director says he supports “Let Us Play” rallies
IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – With coaches, players, and fans set to hold a rally in Springfield and Chicago this weekend to bri...
Sep 18, 2020
