Category Archives: Top Stories
CIRA Deputy Director: 5G network rollout not affecting Bloomington airport
Central Illinois Regional Airport (CIRA) said the new 5G technology is not affecting the Bloomington airport. (Photo courtesy: CIRA) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The aviation industry is warning a...
Jan 19, 2022
Six more people die from COVID-19 in McLean County; hospitals reaching capacity
McLean County health officials reported the new cases on Tueaday. (Photo courtesy: Reditus/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Six more people have died from COVID-19 in the twin cities as loca...
Jan 18, 2022
‘Little Free Pantry’ in Bloomington gets ‘new building’
The non-profit also fixes bikes and builds bets for kids in need. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – A Little Free Pantry in front of the West Bloomington Revitaliza...
Jan 18, 2022
SIU professor says current economic status is nearly unprecedented
Kevin Sylvester, an economics professor at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, says the key to the historic rise in prices is simply Econ 101. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIEL...
Jan 18, 2022
Illinois Senate minority leader announces four proposed constitutional amendments
Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods). (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Attempting change can be frustrating - when you're in the minority. The Illinois Senate minority lea...
Jan 18, 2022
Despite five-fold increase in testing, Reditus Labs is processing COVID-19 tests within 48 hours
At the Interstate Center in Bloomington, which Reditus operates, 807 people were tested on December 27th.(Facebook/Reditus Laboratories)By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – The omicron variant...
Jan 14, 2022
Former Bloomington piano teacher sentenced for 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 HaasBLO...
Jan 14, 2022
Prolific Central Illinois robber pleads guilty in federal court
John Beck remains in federal custody. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC PONTIAC – A Sangamon County man pleaded guilty Wednesday to four counts of interference with commerce by ...
Jan 14, 2022
Central Illinois Humane Society seeking donations
If interested in donating, the Humane Society accepts donations between the hours of 7 am to 4 pm, seven days a week. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON- Lots of families added a new fluffy mem...
Jan 14, 2022
Congressman Davis wants to pass the “Open Schools Act” giving families $10K per child
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis. (Photo courtesy: Rodney Davis) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Congressman Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) wants American Rescue Plan funding to go to families who want their chi...
Jan 13, 2022
