Category Archives: Local News
Sheriff condemns bond help
According to Sandage, Black Lives Matter and the Chicago Community Bond Fund posted $87,705 to free 13 inmates (PHOTO:HOI ABC) By Heart of Illinois, ABC BLOOMINGTON – McLean County Sherif...
Jul 08, 2020
Bloomington cancels Labor Day Parade
The Trades & Labor is exploring social media and other options to mark the holiday and give voice to workers' concerns. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington-Normal Trades and Labor Assembly/Facebook) By A...
Jul 07, 2020
Man facing multiple aggravated battery charges after allegedly using lighter to burn a child
Javon Robinson. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – McLean County prosecutors have charged a man after allegedly using a cigarette lighter to cause burns to a young ...
Jul 07, 2020
Navy veteran rides bike across country for Creativet organization
As a Navy veteran himself, Crifasi said this program can be powerful. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – One man is making a cross country journey on two wheels for...
Jul 07, 2020
Normal’s mayor laments political divide as council okays his transit board pick
Timothy McCue. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State University) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – Political divisions on the Normal Town Council were evident Monday night as Mayor Chris Koos made a much-antic...
Jul 07, 2020
McLean County Museum of History names new Executive Director
Dr. Julie Emig. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Museum of History/Facebook) By AJ Harris BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Museum of History has appointed a new Executive Director. Current Executiv...
Jul 06, 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
