Category Archives: Top Stories
Over 400 march in Peru for “Justice for Jelani”
Day was found in the Illinois River on Sept. 4. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State University/Facebook) By Blake HaasPERU – Over 400 people marched in the streets of Peru, Illinois, on Tuesday to s...
Oct 26, 2021
MCHD reports two additional COVID-related deaths; 95 new cases since Friday
McLean County Health officials reported the new cases on Monday. (Photo courtesy: Reditus/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Two more McLean County residents have died from COVID-19 since Frid...
Oct 25, 2021
Former Pekin piano teacher found guilty of child porn and sexual assault
Aaron Parlier, center, a former Bloomington piano teacher charged with 38 sex crimes, arrives for his bench trial in McLean County Court, Monday, Oct. 18, 2021. (Photo courtesy: Pool)By Blake Haas and...
Oct 22, 2021
Jail inmates lose computer privileges in clash between GOP sheriff, County Board Democrats
McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Inmates’ use of computer tablets at the McLean County Jail has become the subject of a...
Oct 16, 2021
Sydney Mays gets three life sentences for ‘callous’ 2018 triple murder
Sydney Mays Jr. of Bloomington, listens to charges filed against him at the Law and Justice Cener Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. He faces charges that he murdered Nate Pena, Corey Jackson and Juan Carlos Pere...
Oct 15, 2021
OSF Healthcare holds blessing for new cancer center ahead of Monday opening
Fulton also hopes that the new technology - along with the facility's location - will allow more patients to be treated locally. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMI...
Oct 14, 2021
Portillo’s hopes to raise $405 million from IPO, add 100s of new restaurants
Portillo’s founder Dick Portillo stands in front of a replica of The Dog House, which he ran in the Chicago suburb of Villa Park starting in 1963. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinoi...
Oct 12, 2021
New $86M transpiration center coming to Springfield
The new center will serve as a base for Amtrak. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – A new, $86 million transportation center is coming to Springfield.The center has been dubbe...
Oct 12, 2021
Heyworth to close elementary school due to uptick in positive COVID-19 cases
The school district made the announcement on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: Heyworth School District/Facebook) By Blake HaasHEYWORTH – Due to rising cases in COVID-19 in the Heyworth School District,...
Oct 12, 2021
Jelani Day’s mother speaks out about the search process
Carmen Bolden Day shared shared what she endured during the search for her son. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – After the LaSalle County coroner confirmed the bo...
Sep 25, 2021
