Category Archives: Local News
Illinois Department of Public Health urging caution against West Nile Virus
West Nile virus can be fatal in humans, so people who start to feel sick after getting a mosquito bite should watch for symptoms such as high fever and severe body aches and seek medical attention pro...
Jun 21, 2023
Two residences, vehicle struck by gunfire in Bloomington
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bloomington Police Department at 309-820-8888.(Facebook/Bloomington Police)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Police are probing a shots fired incident th...
Jun 21, 2023
Illinois Wesleyan renovating softball field ahead of 2025 Division III National Championships
Inspiration Field at Carol Willis Park will serve as the venue for the NCAA Division III Softball Championships in May of 2025. (Photo Courtesy of Illinois Wesleyan University)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON...
Jun 21, 2023
Another dry week across Illinois
Precipitation averaged 0.35 inches, 0.62 inches below normal. (Photo courtesy Lyndsey Ramsey/Facebook)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 6.8 days suitable for field work during the week ending June...
Jun 21, 2023
Fire damages storage shed on Main Street in Normal
Orlando Avenue was closed between Main Street and the north entrance to University Center for approximately thirty minutes. (Photo courtesy Normal Fire Department)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Firefight...
Jun 21, 2023
Illinois gas prices seeing minor increases in latest gas report
Costs at the pump have jumped up about 10 cents over last month, but are $1.50 per gallon lower compared to this time last year. (Flickr)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices across Illinois are...
Jun 20, 2023
Drought conditions worsening in Illinois
The latest U.S. drought monitor puts 65 percent of the state in at least a moderate drought, and 15 percent of Illinois is in a severe drought. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Drought...
Jun 19, 2023
Former Illinois State AD lands new job in Utah
Kyle Brennan resigned as ISU’s AD in April. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State University/File) By Blake HaasUTAH – Former Illinois State University Athletic Director Kyle Brennan is returnin...
Jun 16, 2023
Illinois man convicted for attempting to sex traffic a minor
This case was investigated by the FBI Springfield field office and Illinois State Police. (Facebook/IllinoisStatePolice)By WMBD-TVMETAMORA – A Metamora man was found guilty of one count of attem...
Jun 16, 2023
Reports looks at how students decide to attend an out of state college
Collaborative director Meg Bates said they asked students leaving the state what would get them to stay in Illinois. (WJBC File Photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – A recent report looks at the reaso...
Jun 16, 2023
