Category Archives: Local News
MCHD announces 15th COVID-19 death
The McLean County Health Department reports 32 individuals remain in home isolation. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department)By AJ HarrisBLOOMINGTON – Another person has died due to com...
Jul 09, 2020
Additional federal charges filed against accused cop killer captured last year in Logan County
Floyd Brown. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police Department)By Heart of Illinois ABCROCKFORD – A Springfield man faces additional federal charges more than a year after he allegedly shot-to-deat...
Jul 09, 2020
Normal Walmart requiring customers to wear face coverings
The Walmart in Normal is requiring customers to wear face coverings. (Photo courtesy: Walmart/Facebook)By Blake HaasNORMAL – To ensure customers’ health and safety, Walmart in Normal has i...
Jul 08, 2020
Local health officials announce eight new cases of COVID-19
The McLean County Health Department is reporting eight new cases of COVID-19 increasing the county total to 290. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Coron...
Jul 08, 2020
Black Lives Matter flag leads to eviction
Burton says a vice president with the company came to his apartment and took the flag off of the balcony. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Resident Dona...
Jul 08, 2020
Gas prices take a dip in the last week
Gas prices are as low as $2.29 a gallon across the state. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By Katherine MurphyGas prices have fallen 1.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.29 per gallon toda...
Jul 06, 2020
Grocery store coming to Downtown Bloomington’s West Side
Within the upcoming days, buildings in Fox Plaza will no longer be standing. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Thursday, the West Market Street Council hosted a cere...
Jul 02, 2020
Whalen to remain in jail for another week until bond hearing
Whalen was convicted and sentenced to 60 years in prison for fatally stabbing and beating his father at the elder Whalen’s downtown Bloomington bar 29-years ago. (Photo courtesy: HOI)By Heart of...
Jul 02, 2020
Local health officials report four new cases of COVID-19
Local health officials announced four new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: CDC/Twitter)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department reports four new cases of COV...
Jul 02, 2020
Despite COVID-19, local brewery announces expansion
Lil Beavery Brewery expects the expansion to be finished by the end of the year. (Photo courtesy: Lil Beaver Brewery/Facebook)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Thanks to customer support, one local bus...
Jul 02, 2020
