Category Archives: Local News
Police investigating shots fired on the city’s east side
Bloomington Police encourage anyone with information to contact the department. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police ask for the public’s help after a...
Mar 18, 2021
UPDATE: Local family sues school district over sexual abuse allegations
Attorney Jeff Green is still waiting for a statement from the district. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC FARMER CITY – A local family is suing the Blue Ridge School District, w...
Mar 18, 2021
MCHD reports 29 new cases of COVID-19
Health officials reported 29 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – McLean County health officials report 29 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday...
Mar 18, 2021
Heartland Community College returning to in-person instruction in the fall
Steve Fast, Director of Public Information at Heartland Community College spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas NORMAL – After a year of online learning...
Mar 18, 2021
Normal Town Council violated ‘Open Meetings Act’ twice in 2019, Attorney General says
Karyn Smith told Heart of Illinois-ABC there are more expanded discussions of various topics since her election to the council. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL ...
Mar 18, 2021
House Republicans introduce “Reimagine Illinois”
The four points: "Ending the Culture of Corruption," "Responsible Fiscal Leadership," "Growing Jobs and Opportunities for Our Families," "Ensuring Public Safety." (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl ...
Mar 17, 2021
MCHD reports 24 new coronavirus cases
Just over 11% of McLean County’s population has been fully vaccinated, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Do...
Mar 17, 2021
Salvation Army food pantry could return to indoor pick-up by early May
The Salvation Army is located at 611 W. Washington St. in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Over the past year, the Salvation Army food pantry provided food fo...
Mar 17, 2021
Lawsuit alleges Heart of Illinois school district allowed sexual abuse of a Down Syndrome student
The Blue Ridge district runs three schools in Farmer City, Mansfield, and Bellflower. (Facebook/Blue Ridge CUSD #18)By Heart of Illinois ABCFARMER CITY – A federal lawsuit filed Tuesday alleges ...
Mar 17, 2021
40 new COVID cases in McLean County
There have been 175 COVID-related deaths in the county. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County health officials Tuesday reported 40 new ...
Mar 16, 2021
