Category Archives: Local News
Illinois’ part of the 2020 presidential election is over
Monday’s meeting of the Electoral College in Illinois. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – In a vote long on ceremony and short on suspense, Illinois' twenty electors went for ...
Dec 14, 2020
Farmers see bright spots in 2020, despite COVID-19
This year, the Trump Administration direct farm aid reached $32 billion – an all-time high. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Amid trade wars and the Coronavirus pandem...
Dec 14, 2020
Heroes collect Toys for Tots
Reaching their goal this year was tough, as the pandemic threw off their normal plans. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – First responders partnered with Toy...
Dec 14, 2020
District 87 set to honor late BHS swim coach
Bob Loy died October 29. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – District 87 administrators believe they’ve come up with a way to forever remember a be...
Dec 10, 2020
Unit 5 School Board fires teacher despite dismissal of child molestation charges
Prosecutors said they dismissed the charges because of “unavailable witnesses.” (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – A long-time Unit 5 school teacher has...
Dec 10, 2020
Mother of Rica Rountree, attorneys plan to file lawsuits against Illinois, others in 8 year old’s death
Prosecutors during Baker’s trial said she kicked the child so hard in the stomach that she died of the injuries. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON –...
Dec 09, 2020
MCHD reports 117 new cases of COVID-19
McLean County health officials announced 117 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Health officials announced 117 new cases of C...
Dec 09, 2020
Architect hired to design agriculture complex at Heartland Community College
The estimated cost of a stand-alone ag complex is $28.8 million, according to Heartland staff. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – An agriculture complex, with an es...
Dec 09, 2020
Bloomington apartment building damaged in Wednesday morning blaze
A cause of the fire and the extent of the damage is still under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – A person was rescued from a balcony wi...
Dec 09, 2020
Bloomington mayor says he has tested positive for COVID-19
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner says he has tested positive for COVID-19.The mayor said he received the result Tuesday...
Dec 08, 2020
