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 ABC BLOOMINGTON – McLean County prosecutors revealed police used DNA to track down the suspect in a...
Apr 15, 2021
IWU takes action as student is hurt in fraternity hazing
A spokesperson for the school said the student’s injury was treated and he’s now back to class. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – An Illinois ...
Apr 15, 2021
Gleason: Police chief recruitment should begin in May
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason says the recruitment process should begin in mid to late May. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Earlier this week, Eric West was named the...
Apr 14, 2021
MCHD reports 99 new cases of coronavirus
There are 51 McLean County residents in the hospital due to COVID and 567 are in home isolation. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Local hospi...
Apr 14, 2021
In-person learning resumes this fall for Heartland’s HALO program
Prospective students can apply anytime until mid-June. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – Heartland Community College will once again be offering in-person...
Apr 13, 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
