Category Archives: Local News
Sheriff’s office probing burglary in Lexington
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Henkel at (309)-888-5049. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleLEXINGTON – Police are investigating a burglary that happened early Thursday m...
Nov 20, 2020
Bloomington leaders take wait-and-see approach before issuing mask-wearing rule
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner. (Photo courtesy: Youtube)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – A mandatory mask-wearing ordinance is not in Bloomington’s immediate future, but City Manager ...
Nov 20, 2020
Sen. Durbin calls on President Trump to work with President-elect Biden on COVID vaccine distribution
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (Photo courtesy: Dick Durbin/Facebook)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Coronavirus cases are on the rise, and Illinois’s Senior U.S. Senator says President Trump needs to w...
Nov 18, 2020
McLean County Board race shows every vote counts
Democratic challenger Val Laymon is declaring victory after the final count shows she defeated incumbent Republican Jacob Beard by eight votes. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMIN...
Nov 18, 2020
MCHD health officials warn of “difficult winter” as officials mark 46th COVID death
On Tuesday, the McLean County Health Department announced another resident has died due to COVID019. (Photo courtesy: HOI)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Local health officials warn of a “very ...
Nov 18, 2020
A dozen Bloomington bars face possible revocation of liquor licenses following wild weekend
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner also serves as the Liquor Commissioner. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner has issued a summons for 12 b...
Nov 18, 2020
McLean County 7-day positivity rate above 14%
McLean County Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight reports 18 residents are hospitalized due to the virus. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department/Facebook)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTO...
Nov 17, 2020
Bloomington library additions expected to cost $20.8 million
City council members seemed enthusiastic about the proposal that would add 24,000 square feet, from the current 57,000 square foot facility. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois...
Nov 17, 2020
Liquor licenses could be revoked after weekend crowds in Bloomington bars
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner also serves as the Liquor Commissioner. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – It’s been less than two weeks when indoor dining rest...
Nov 17, 2020
There’s trouble in toyland
Attorney General Kwame Raoul said Bluetooth-enabled toys point to issues of cybersecurity. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Holiday gifts should not hurt a child, but unsafe toys ...
Nov 13, 2020
