Category Archives: Local News
Blagojevich praises Trump from Chicago home after release
Rod Blagojevich joined his family and spoke to reporters outside his home in Chicago during his first scheduled press event since his release. (Photo Heart of Illinois ABC) By AP CHICAGO –...
Feb 19, 2020
Portion of McLean County pot sales earmarked for mental health funding
Recreational marijuana became legal in Illinois Jan. 1. (Photo Pixabay) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – Some of the revenue McLean County government might receive from sales of recreational mari...
Feb 19, 2020
Durkin calls for a truly balanced budget
House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) PHOTO:Dave Dahl By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD– When Gov. JB Pritzker gives his budget address today, a top Republican is hoping for a repea...
Feb 19, 2020
Illinois lawmakers react to Trump commuting Blagojevich
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Illinois lawmakers are reacting to President Trump’s commutation of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blag...
Feb 18, 2020
Pier 1 Peoria, Bloomington stores look to survive company bankruptcy
The company is also in the process of closing two distribution centers, according to a Pier 1 news release. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Home furnishings reta...
Feb 18, 2020
Trump commutes Blagojevich sentence
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was convicted of political corruption just months after he appeared on Trump's reality TV show, "Celebrity Apprentice."charges. (WJBC File Photo) By AP CHIC...
Feb 18, 2020
LaHood, Davis announce over $5.5 million in affordable housing grants for Central Illinois
Central Illinois Congressmen Darin LaHood (left) and Rodney Davis. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Several central Illinois communities have received federal funding that will ...
Feb 18, 2020
Overnight stabbing leaves one hospitalized in Bloomington
Anyone with information is asked to contact BPD. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police confirm one man is in the hospital with a stab wound.Police s...
Feb 18, 2020
Heartland accepting nominations for distinguished alumni award
Nominations must be submitted by March 27. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – A local community college is seeking nominations for its distinguished alumni award.The award recognizes n...
Feb 18, 2020
New student housing coming to Normal, some concerned about parking
The property owner wants to demolish three buildings at 105, 107, and 111 W. Locust and replace them with one, large apartment building. (Photo Town of Normal) By HOI ABCNORMAL – The reason...
Feb 18, 2020
