Category Archives: Local News
ISU restricting travel to China for university business, academic credit
Illinois State University is restricting travel to China until the CDC changes its Level 4 Travel Advisory. (Photo Illinois State University) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Illinois State Univers...
Feb 04, 2020
Former McLean County State’s Attorney, judge dies at age 73
Ron Dozier. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Former McLean County State’s Attorney and judge Ron Dozier died Monday after a lengthy illness at the age of 73. Dozier is ...
Feb 04, 2020
Illinois State announces four finalists for vice president for Academic Affairs and provost
Recordings of each candidates open forum will be posted on IllinoisState.edu. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Illinois State University has announced four finalists for vice p...
Feb 04, 2020
Normal Town Council gives green light for marijuana dispensary
The Green Solution is located at 501 Northtown Road in north Normal. (Photo Town of Normal) By Heart of Illinois – ABC NORMAL – Bloomington-Normal’s only business licensed to sell ma...
Feb 04, 2020
First month of recreational cannabis sales hit $39 million
Recreational marijuana became legal in Illinois Jan. 1. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil DoyleCHICAGO – The governor’s office is touting the first month of recreational marijuana sales through...
Feb 03, 2020
WBRP accepting applications for small business microloan program
The West Bloomington Revitalization Project is located at 724 West Washington Street. (Photo Facebook/West Bloomington Revitalization Project) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A local organizatio...
Feb 03, 2020
Documents: Alleged sexual assault victim was a patient of Bloomington surgeon
Shaun Kink, 34, of Bloomington. (Photo Bloomington Police Department) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – In the incident involving a Bloomington surgeon currently facing criminal sexual assault cha...
Jan 31, 2020
UAW seeks to unionize ‘excellent’ Rivian workers
Lincoln’s parent company is Ford, which is investing $500 million in Rivian. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois/ABC) By Heart of Illinois – ABC NORMAL – The United Autoworkers Union ...
Jan 31, 2020
ISU names new dean of Milner Library
Dallas Long. (Photo Illinois State University) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Illinois State University has named a new leader for its library. ISU provost Jan Murphy announced Friday Dallas Long...
Jan 31, 2020
Bloomington man charged with aggravated sexual assault pleads not guilty
Shaun Kink, 34, of Bloomington. (Photo Bloomington Police Department) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington surgeon facing several sexual assault charges pleaded not guilty to all counts...
Jan 31, 2020
