Category Archives: Local News
Council votes not to allow a chicken coop on land in north Bloomington
Council Scott Black moved to deny the request after hearing from neighbors. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington City Council members narrowly rejected a propo...
Jul 14, 2020
Another term for Connect Transit vice-chair
Ryan Whitehouse is completing his second four-year term representing Bloomington on the Connect Transit Board. (WJBC FILE PHOTO) By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON– The vice chair of the T...
Jul 14, 2020
ISU president opposes new visa rule for international students
Illinois State Univeristy Preisdent Larry Dietz. (YouTube/Illinois State University) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – The president of Illiois State University says he opposes new policies from the U....
Jul 13, 2020
6 new cases of COVID-19 in McLean County
The county’s positivity rate is 2.0%, while the rolling 7-day positivity rate is 2.2%. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – McLean County health officials on Monday reporte...
Jul 13, 2020
Wieland: People should continue to wear a face covering
Bloomington doctor John Wieland spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller Monday morning. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Several states are seeing an uptick in COVID-19 cases an...
Jul 13, 2020
Connect Transit awarded CARES Act grant
Rep. Davis said the much-needed funding ensures vital local services like transit continue safely and uninterrupted. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Conne...
Jul 13, 2020
Bloomington council to vote on two-year union deal with police dispatchers
In return, the union agrees to help the city hold the line on “pension spiking.” (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A tentative agreement ...
Jul 13, 2020
KKK Flyers circulating in South Central Bloomington
Anyone with information is encouraged to call 309 434-2360. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are canvassing a neighborhood that received racist...
Jul 13, 2020
The arc of the moral universe is bending towards justice
Radiance Campbell takes small steps across the stage in a physical demonstration of the progress made towards social justice. (Photo by A.J. Harris/WJBC) By A.J. Harris BLOOMINGTON – Last night ...
Jul 13, 2020
NPD asking for help in idenfying suspect who provided concrete chunks to throw at NPD during Target looting
Anyone with information is asked to contact McLean County Crime Stoppers. (Photo courtesy: Normal Police Department) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Normal Police are asking for the public’s help i...
Jul 10, 2020
