Category Archives: Local News
Chicago man behind bars on quarter-million-dollar bond in McLean County
According to court documents, Allen remains behind bars on a $500,000 bond. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Chicago man remains behind bars in McLean County on a quarter-mil...
Jul 19, 2021
Red Cross: Blood shortage continues
You can find an appointment locally by going to RedCrossBlood.org. (Facebook/American Red Cross of Illinois)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blo...
Jul 19, 2021
Gas prices up across Illinois
GasBuddy price reports show the cheapest station in Illinois is $2.93, while the most expensive is $4.29. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – If you plan on filling up your car tod...
Jul 19, 2021
Illinois atop a list of best places for sustainability
Todd Maisch, president of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. (Photo courtesy Illinois Chamber of Commerce)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – An Illinois business leader is finding it easy to keep from get...
Jul 19, 2021
Normal Council vote expected Monday on $24 million Uptown underpass
Monday’s council meeting at Uptown Station is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. (Photo courtesy Town of Normal)By HOI ABCNORMAL – A vote is expected Monday night whether the Normal Town Council...
Jul 19, 2021
Police: Normal man facing child porn, sexual assault charges was a piano teacher, victim was student
Michael Schneider. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – The man who is facing 139 child pornography and sexual assault charges was a piano teacher, the No...
Jul 16, 2021
Deliveries of Rivian’s R1T vehicles delayed again, this time to September
Rivian took over the Normal-based manufacturing plant in 2017 after Mitsubishi left that site years before. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – Deliveries of Rivian's R1T...
Jul 16, 2021
Child abuse cases on the rise across Central Illinois
The network reports over 4,400 cases are pending. (Photo courtesy: Child Protection Network/Facebook)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Child abuse cases are on the rise across Central Illinois, with ov...
Jul 16, 2021
Labor leader sworn in as newest McLean County board member
Rogal will serve the rest of Smith’s term, which expires in December 2022. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – A labor leader is the newest member ...
Jul 16, 2021
Amtrak will resume full service on Monday
Illinois Department of Transportation spokesperson Paul Wappel says there will be five daily trips between Chicago and St. Louis. (Facebook/Amtrak)By IIS RadioCHICAGO – Amtrak is resuming full s...
Jul 15, 2021
