Category Archives: Local News

Normal zoning panel backs dispensary permit for recreational marijuana
The Green Solution is located at 501 Northtown Road in north Normal. (Photo Town of Normal) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – The only medical cannabis dispensary in the Twin-Cities is one step clos...
Syndicated Author Jan 28, 2020

Kothe named public works director in Bloomington
Jim Karch, current public works director, will become the city’s special projects manager. (Photo courtesy HOI-ABC) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington City Manger Tim Gleason h...
Syndicated Author Jan 28, 2020

Local sheriff’s office joins others in college scholarship program
The DeWitt County Sheriff’s Office will be awarding a scholarship for $500. (Facebook/DeWitt Sheriff) By Neil DoyleCLINTON – DeWitt County Sheriff Mike Walker announced Tuesday the de...
Syndicated Author Jan 28, 2020

Local counseling service offers advice as millions mourn death of Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during a freethrow in the first half against the Houston Rockets at Staples Center on March 30, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lisa Blume...
Syndicated Author Jan 27, 2020

Lawsuit filed against town of Normal, police officers surrounding stolen money
The lawsuit also states NPD officers “conspired and acted together to cover up their misconduct.” (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – The town of ...
Syndicated Author Jan 27, 2020

The path forward: ISU celebrates MLK legacy with guest speaker, Angela Rye
With the impeachment trial of President Trump still underway, she said it can be easy to become numb, but it is our duty as Americans to pay attention. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois/ABC) By Heart...
Syndicated Author Jan 27, 2020

On one year anniversary of her death, a vigil is held for Rica Rountree
Rountree said she is hoping the show of support for Rica will bring about legislative change. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois – ABC) By Heart of Illinois – ABC NORMAL – Rica Rount...
Syndicated Author Jan 27, 2020

Program that matches cancer patients with rides needs drivers
Patients who’d like to use the service just need to call a national number to request a ride. (Photo courtesy: HOI-ABC)By Heart of Illinois – ABCLeRoy – The American Cancer Society...
Syndicated Author Jan 24, 2020

Bloomington woman identified in fatal crash on city’s west side
Police said the crash happened Tuesday around 10:45 p.m. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Coroner Kathy Yoder has identified a woman who died in a fatal crash on W...
Syndicated Author Jan 23, 2020

ISU Athletics to host first-ever Pride Night
ISU’s Pride Night is at 7 p.m. Friday. (Photo Illinois State University) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – The Illinois State Athletics Department will be recognizing and educating the community ...
Syndicated Author Jan 23, 2020