Category Archives: Local News
Pritzker may not be on the ballot, but attack ads are on the air
JB Pritzker won’t be on the ballot this November. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – "Remember when JB Pritzker ripped out his toilets to dodge paying property taxes?" ...
Jun 24, 2020
MCHD reports no new COVID-19 for second-day in a row
The McLean County Health Department reports 12 individuals remain in home isolation. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department) By AJ Harris BLOOMINGTON – For the second day in a row, the...
Jun 24, 2020
Prison sentence handed down in fatal Twin-Cities hit-and-run crash
Jose Rodriguez. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – An undocumented immigrant from Honduras, who was living in Bloomington, is headed to prison for the hi...
Jun 24, 2020
John Deere makes, donates face shields to McLean County Nursing Home
Hundreds of masks were delivered to the McLean County Nursing Home Tuesday morning. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – John Deere is doing its part to help protect ...
Jun 24, 2020
Man sentenced for fatal hit and run in Bloomington
Jose Rodriguez has been sentenced to prison for the hit and run that took Corey Cattrell’s life. (Bloomington Police Department photo) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – An undocumente...
Jun 24, 2020
Victim in fatal I-74 fatal crash on Tuesday identified as 57-year-old Morton man
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by the McLean County coroner. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC MCLEAN COUNTY – The Illinois State Police say the driver of a vehic...
Jun 24, 2020
Bloomington city council to consider spending over $1.5 million
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council will reconvene on Tuesday night after technology issues forced the meet...
Jun 23, 2020
No new cases of COVID-19 in McLean County
There have been 13 deaths in the county. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department reports no new cases of COVID-19, along w...
Jun 23, 2020
Washington police investigate man’s death as a homicide
Washington Police Chief Mike McCoy says the city hasn’t seen a homicide in the last two years. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCWASHINGTON, Ill. – The Washington Police Dep...
Jun 23, 2020
Town of Normal to seek multi-million dollar state grant for road rebuild to aid Rivian
Design work and public comment are planned over the next two years. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – The Town of Normal has been given the go-ahead to apply for a $5 mil...
Jun 23, 2020
