Category Archives: Local News

Country singer headlines Red Cross Evening of Stars
Trace Adkins will headline the annual event April 29 at the Marriott Hotel & Conference Center in Normal. (Photo American Red Cross) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – A country singer and actor kno...
Syndicated Author Jan 29, 2020

Local sheriff’s office joins others in college scholarship program
The DeWitt County Sheriff’s Office will be awarding a scholarship for $500. (Facebook/DeWitt Sheriff) By Neil DoyleCLINTON – DeWitt County Sheriff Mike Walker announced Tuesday the de...
Syndicated Author Jan 28, 2020

Local counseling service offers advice as millions mourn death of Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during a freethrow in the first half against the Houston Rockets at Staples Center on March 30, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lisa Blume...
Syndicated Author Jan 27, 2020

Lawsuit filed against town of Normal, police officers surrounding stolen money
The lawsuit also states NPD officers “conspired and acted together to cover up their misconduct.” (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – The town of ...
Syndicated Author Jan 27, 2020

The path forward: ISU celebrates MLK legacy with guest speaker, Angela Rye
With the impeachment trial of President Trump still underway, she said it can be easy to become numb, but it is our duty as Americans to pay attention. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois/ABC)By Heart ...
Syndicated Author Jan 27, 2020

Program that matches cancer patients with rides needs drivers
Patients who’d like to use the service just need to call a national number to request a ride. (Photo courtesy: HOI-ABC)By Heart of Illinois – ABCLeRoy – The American Cancer Society...
Syndicated Author Jan 24, 2020

Bloomington woman identified in fatal crash on city’s west side
Police said the crash happened Tuesday around 10:45 p.m. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Coroner Kathy Yoder has identified a woman who died in a fatal crash on W...
Syndicated Author Jan 23, 2020

ISU Athletics to host first-ever Pride Night
ISU’s Pride Night is at 7 p.m. Friday. (Photo Illinois State University) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – The Illinois State Athletics Department will be recognizing and educating the community ...
Syndicated Author Jan 23, 2020

Illinois business leader: ‘right to work’ may sputter out
The union's effort comes a little more than a year after Gov. Bruce Rauner, who wanted to diminish labor's influence, left office. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – An Illinoi...
Syndicated Author Jan 23, 2020

Cullom man charged in Christmas Day triple homicide pleads not guilty
Clifford Brewer appeared on a video feed from the Livingston County Jail Friday, Dec. 28, 2019, as he made his first appearance after being charged with three counts of murder for the Christmas Day sl...
Syndicated Author Jan 23, 2020