Category Archives: Local News
Union speak out against Miller Park Zoo terminating zookeepers
Nestler said the organization will continue to fight until they are back into work. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Employees at Miller Park Zoo observed endange...
May 23, 2021
Miller Park zookeepers’ union to protest ‘illegal’ firings
Heart of Illinois-ABC reached out to city leaders, but as of Friday night, they did not return messages. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington&...
May 22, 2021
Mayor Koos issues order easing mask requirements for public facilities, employees
There are a few exceptions, as the first floor of Uptown Station is a public transit center and masking is required. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – The Town of Normal is aligning its mas...
May 21, 2021
17 new cases of COVID in McLean County
McLean County health officials have reported 173 new cases over the last week. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County added 17 cases of corona...
May 21, 2021
Hearing from ‘fired up’ parents, Bloomington Junior High won’t reduce music students’ options for other arts pursuits
District officials heard complaints from parents at last week’s school board meeting, and they received an online petition with almost 2,000 signatures. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON &#...
May 21, 2021
Livingston County authorities investigate deadly shooting
Sheriff’s police and the Livingston County coroner are investigating the case. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCCULLOM – Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting in the small Livingston Co...
May 21, 2021
20 new cases of COVID in McLean County
Another McLean County resident has been hospitalized due to COVID, bringing the total to 23. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County added 20 c...
May 19, 2021
Will State Sen. Barickman run for Governor?
State Sen. Jason Barickman. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – One Central Illinois lawmaker is mulling around the idea of running for Governor of Illinois; however, a decisio...
May 19, 2021
Illinois Wesleyan University fraternity suspended for 3 years following hazing incident
Illinois Wesleyan University. (Photo courtesy Illinois Wesleyan University)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – An Illinois Wesleyan University fraternity has been suspended for three years fol...
May 19, 2021
Heartland Community College moves closer to becoming training site for Rivian employees
The school is building an addition to the SCB, along with remodeling about 20,000 square feet of existing space at the SCB. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – Hear...
May 19, 2021
