Category Archives: Local News
IWU getting an early start in the fall
Illinois Wesleyan University plans to start the fall semester a week early (Photo courtesy Illinois Wesleyan University) By Katherine MurphyBLOOMINGTON– Taking measures to reduce the risk o...
Jun 23, 2020
Normal to continue outdoor dining options for restaurants
Mayor Chris Koos said in a statement Monday the outdoor dining option has been going well and restaurants won’t have to reapply for approval by the town once Phase 4 begins. (Photo courtesy: HOI...
Jun 22, 2020
MCHD reports three new cases of COVID-19; total cases moves to 253
McLean County Health Officials report three new cases of COVID-19. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department reports that th...
Jun 22, 2020
Miller Park Zoo set to reopen this weekend
Miller Park Zoo is set to reopen this weekend. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Miller Park Zoo is gearing up to open its doors this weekend as the state is set...
Jun 22, 2020
Attempted murder alleged in the shooting of a man in Normal
According to Normal Police Chief Rick Bleichner, the victim was hospitalized for non-life threatening injuries. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABC NORMAL – A man has been charged with attempted...
Jun 20, 2020
Davis: Juneteenth should be elevated
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis was in Springfield on Friday. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A Downstate Republican says if he gets the opportunity, he will support making Juneteenth ...
Jun 20, 2020
Highly visible McLean County spokesperson alleges racism in demotion
McLean County Communication Specialist Dion McNeal (left) and Illinois National Guard General Richard Neely (right). (Blake Haas/WJBC) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – The public spokesperson for...
Jun 20, 2020
No new coronavirus cases in McLean County
The numbers in McLean County as of Friday. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department on Friday reported no new cas...
Jun 19, 2020
Bloomington-Normal Black Lives Matter releases demands to end systemic racism
Black Lives Matte Bloomington-Normal held a rally and discussion earlier this month at the Miller Park Amphitheater. (Facebook/Black Lives Matter Blono) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – With prot...
Jun 19, 2020
United against police brutality: Police in Normal lead local rally
Officers from Normal, ISU, and State Police walked side by side with members of their community. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By HOI ABC NORMAL – United against police brutality. That was the...
Jun 19, 2020
