Category Archives: Local News
Witnesses recount hearing gunfire during second day of testimony in Bloomington murder trial
Sydney Mays Jr. of Bloomington, arrives in the courtroom at the Law and Justice Cener Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, as he faces charges that he murdered Nate Pena, Corey Jackson and Juan Carlos Perez and inj...
Jan 27, 2021
30 new cases of coronavirus in McLean County; 43 recover
The county’s rolling positivity rate dipped below 6% to 5.6%. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department Wednesd...
Jan 27, 2021
PATH Crisis in need of volunteers as call center experiences uptick in calls
Training for volunteers begins Wednesday, Feb, 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. (Photo courtesy: PATH Crisis/Facebook)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington call center needs volunteers as many people deal ...
Jan 27, 2021
Second ‘Beyond Hello’ pot shop opens in Twin Cities
This facility serves both recreational and medical marijuana users. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – A multi-state adult use cannabis dispensary is pl...
Jan 27, 2021
Man charged in Twin-Cities sexual assault released on bond
John Fennell, 19, of Indiana. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – An Indiana man has posted bond and was released Tuesday morning from the McLean County Jai...
Jan 27, 2021
Elected leaders in Normal signal they’re against raising water rates this year
Council members Scott Preston and Kathleen Lorenz also said they supported delaying the rate increase. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – People living ...
Jan 27, 2021
Hy-Vee pharmacies partnering with Illinois to provide COVID-19 vaccinations
The Bloomington Hy-Vee is located at 1403 North Veterans Parkway. (Facebook/Hy-Vee Bloomington) By Neil DoyleSPRINGFIELD – The state is now partnering with Hy-Vee pharmacies across central ...
Jan 26, 2021
MCHD reports 69 new cases of coronavirus
McLean County hospitals are reporting 73% of ICU beds in use, 82% of total beds in use, and 17 individuals hospitalized for COVID-19. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Do...
Jan 26, 2021
LaHood: Everybody recommends getting the vaccine
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) says he will get his second dose in the coming weeks. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A local Congressman says he got his first dose of the COV...
Jan 26, 2021
Plea deal has final arena fraud defendant paying $21K restitution to Bloomington taxpayers
Defense attorney Stephanie Wong gives legal counsel to Bart Rogers as he pleaded not guilty to theft and other charges in McLean County court. (Pool photo)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – A...
Jan 25, 2021
