Category Archives: Local News
One state lawmaker wants to get rid of Illinois’ Firearm Owners’ Identification card
Illinois is one of only four states with similar laws on the books. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – One state lawmaker wants to get rid of Illinois' Firearm O...
Jan 20, 2020
Illinois officials correct glitch that sent hundreds of probable non-citizens voter cards
ISBE officials confirmed that they had forwarded the names of 545 erroneously-registered voters to local elections authorities across the state and that their names were to be removed. (Photo courtesy...
Jan 20, 2020
Pritzker announces expansion of free tuition program for University of Illinois schools
A U of I spokesperson didn't respond to questions about how much the expansion would cost. (Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – More than half of Illinois' households...
Jan 20, 2020
Second annual Sixty Six Games E-Sports Expo sees success
The Sixty Six Games Esports Tournament was held at Grossinger Motors Arena. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois – ABC) By Heart of Illinois – ABC NORMAL – The second annual Sixty Six ...
Jan 20, 2020
Third OSF Urgo to open in Bloomington-Normal
The new urgent care clinic is located at 508 IAA Drive in Bloomington. (Photo OSF HealthCare) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – A new urgent care clinic will start seeing patients in Bloomingto...
Jan 20, 2020
Be prepared for snow, freezing rain, arctic air across central Illinois
A winter weather advisory remains in effect until 6 a.m. Saturday for our entire listening area. (Photo National Weather Service Lincoln) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – All of central Illino...
Jan 17, 2020
Illinois lawmakers hear about state’s fight against opioid abuse
The Illinois Senate committee on opioid crisis abatement spoke with state departments Thursday afternoon about ongoing efforts to reduce the number of opioid-related overdoses. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/F...
Jan 17, 2020
Rountree pleads not guilty to child endangerment in connection to daughter’s death
Richard Rountree, 31, of Normal. (Photo Normal Police Department) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – The father of Rica Rountree has pleaded not guilty to a charge of causing child endangerment result...
Jan 17, 2020
Illinois’ congressional delegation mixed on cannabis legalization
In the first 12 days of sales, Illinois state officials said there was nearly $20 million in marijuana products sold. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – With Illin...
Jan 17, 2020
Study: Illinois report card includes some good and some bad
The university says she used a scientific methodology to measure states' production against costs and headcount. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The report card for Illinois is...
Jan 16, 2020
