Category Archives: Top Stories
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
Former cop avoids jail time for guilty plea to DUI
Police said Street had a blood alcohol level of .148. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – A former Normal Police officer, who used to be a school resource o...
Oct 21, 2021
PATH Crisis reporting increase in mental health calls
The crisis line, which provides emotional support, is operated by volunteers 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Those in need of emotional support can dial 2-1-1. (Photo courtesy: PATH Crisis/Facebook...
Oct 21, 2021
McLean County woman charged with financial exploitation of elderly pair
Prosecutors said the charges follow a Bloomington Police investigation, but details were not released about Dukich's relationship to the alleged victims. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail) By Heart ...
Oct 18, 2021
County music stars Morgan Wallen and Hardy to headline Tailgate N’ Tallboys concert
Tickets are on sale now at TailgateNtallboys.com. (Photo courtesy: Tailgate N’ Tallboys) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Tailgate N’ Tallboys is announcing their headliners for a concert ...
Oct 18, 2021
McLean County Sheriff’s Office asking for help in identifying suspects involved in burglaries
McLean County Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspects involved in the incident. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook) By Blake HaasCOLFAX &#...
Oct 18, 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
