Category Archives: Local News
Former McLean County piano teacher guilty on all counts in 2nd trial
Aaron Parlier was already convicted for sexual assault of a child and received 450 years in prison. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Former McLean County piano teacher ...
Apr 20, 2022
Governor lifts mask requirement for public transportation
On Tuesday, Gov. Pritzker said people should still do what they feel most comfortable with current COVID-19 conditions. (WJBC file photo)By IIS Radio and Blake HaasSPRINGFIELD – Masks are no lon...
Apr 20, 2022
City of Bloomington Ward One application period closes Wednesday
The position is now open after the resignation of Council Member and Mayor Pro Tem, Jamie Mathy, who steeped down due to business conflicts that will not allow him to serve. (Photo Courtesy of The Cit...
Apr 19, 2022
Only one Illinois crop is making progress
Winter wheat headed was 4 percent, even with the 5-year average. (WJBC File Photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 1.3 days suitable for field work during the week ending April 17, 2022. Statewid...
Apr 19, 2022
Bloomington man headed to federal prison on gun charges
The Bloomington Police Department and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations worked together on the case. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON &#...
Apr 14, 2022
Reditus Labs to be placed in receivership
Reditus Laboratories received more than $220 million in state contracts for handling COVID-19 PCR test results. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC TAZEWELL COUNTY – A judge in Ta...
Apr 14, 2022
McLean County Museum of History to honor Abraham Lincoln in May
Nearing the 157th anniversary of the Lincoln assassination, “Looking for Lincoln” will be displayed near the site of the old Bloomington Train Depot of the Chicago and Alton Railroad. (Pho...
Apr 14, 2022
DNA analysis has been a game-changer in sex assault investigations
It's not foolproof, but Ted Cross, a professor of social work, says his research underscores the importance of having quality labs and top notch examiners. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD ...
Apr 14, 2022
Community feedback sought as Unit 5 weighs tax hike, other options to reduce deficits
Unit 5 Superintendent Kristen Weikle (left) and School Board President Amy Roser (right). (Vimeo) By HOI ABCNORMAL – McLean County's largest school district is planning a series of public engage...
Apr 14, 2022
Bloomington District 87 School Board member to leave her post
District 87 School Board member Tammy Houtzel. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – A District 87 School Board member is resigning her elected position because she's moving out of the...
Apr 14, 2022
