Category Archives: Local News
2 additional COVID-related deaths in McLean County
There have been 36-COVID related deaths in McLean County. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department Wednesday reporte...
Oct 28, 2020
Free rides to continue on Connect Transit buses
Connect Transit’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously Tuesday night to suspend fare collection from November to March. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – With n...
Oct 28, 2020
Gleason: Expected Mayor Renner’s decision to not seek third term
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Last week, Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner announced he would not be running for a third term. City Manager ...
Oct 28, 2020
Coalition of religious and union leaders push for graduated income tax
Proponents for the constitutional amendemnt gathered outside the Sangamon County Complex in downtown Springfield. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – With a week to go before the ele...
Oct 27, 2020
Pritzker, IDPH announce updated safety guidelines for winter sports
The updated guidance moves basketball from medium risk to high risk due to the close contact of players and indoor play. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleCHICAGO – Gov. JB Pritzker and the Il...
Oct 27, 2020
Local police remind motorists about school zone safety
Officer Brad Park says drivers should never pass a stopped school bus while the red lights are flashing. (Normal PD/Twitter) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Several schools in Bloomington-Normal h...
Oct 27, 2020
Congressman LaHood thinks the U.S. will know results on election day
Central Illinois Congressman Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap). (WJBC file photo) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – When it comes down to the Presidential election, less than a week away, one Central Illinois C...
Oct 27, 2020
Renner selects candidate for Ward 7 council seat
This selection will come forward for council consideration at its meeting on Nov. 9. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Mayor Tari Renner has selected Mollie Ward to fill the W...
Oct 27, 2020
Eureka woman charged with severe beating, home invasion in Normal
Damm is charged with home invasion, aggravated battery, and mob action. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A Eureka woman is being held in the McLean County Jail ...
Oct 27, 2020
Public arts commission is formed in Bloomington, council also approves annual Juneteenth event
In other business, City Manager Tim Gleason announced he’s hired current city employees to fill two key positions. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – The Bl...
Oct 27, 2020
