Category Archives: Local News
71 new cases of COVID in McLean County; 1 additional death
The county’s rolling positivity rate inched up to 5.7%. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County health officials Thursday reported ...
Apr 15, 2021
Authorities use DNA evidence to arrest McLean County date rape suspect
William Beasley, 27, of Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – McLean County prosecutors revealed police used DNA to track down the suspect in a 2...
Apr 15, 2021
Warm week good for Illinois farmers
The weather was warm and wet last week, state averages almost sixty degrees and almost two inches, both well above normal. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Let's talk crop progre...
Apr 13, 2021
Bloomington’s mayor-elect calls for council to formally denounce Carrillo
Mwilambwe, who’s sworn in as mayor May 1, said he’s asking for a special meeting. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s next mayor is t...
Apr 13, 2021
Council rejects water shutoffs for financially-strapped Bloomington residents, rebuffs call for reduced police spending
Jenn Carrillo and others on the council wanted to wait for information whether state and federal dollars were available for people unable to pay their bills. (Photo courtesy: HOI-ABC/File)By Heart of ...
Apr 13, 2021
Former Unit 5 teacher wanted for rape in Nashville, shortly after local charges dropped
Jonathon Hovey, 49, of Forsyth. (Photo courtesy: WEEK)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – A former Unit 5 teacher is wanted for sexual battery by an authority figure and rape in Nashville, just mon...
Apr 13, 2021
Eric West named Bloomington Fire Chief
Eric West will have 30 years with the city in July 2021, having served as Battalion Chief before becoming Deputy Chief of Operations in November 2015 and Interim Fire Chief in November 2020. (Photo co...
Apr 12, 2021
Redistricting in Illinois has super-minority Republicans calling for fairness
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) joined Springfield area Reps. Avery Bourne (R-Morrisonville) and Tim Butler (R-Springfield) ahead of a House Redistricting Committee hearing. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)&nb...
Apr 12, 2021
CDM ‘Doctors in Concert’ fundraiser will support new collaboration with local pediatricians
Doctors in Concert is a unique event that showcases local physicians' musical talents to raise funds for health-related initiatives at the museum. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Lo...
Apr 12, 2021
Normal Police officer placed on administrative leave following DUI charge
Normal Police officer Amanda Street. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – An officer with the Normal Police Department is on administrative leave following an ...
Apr 12, 2021
