Category Archives: Local News
Illinois’ predicted loss of seat in congress will be Republican gain in another state, congressman says
Republican U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis said high taxes and heavy regulations pushed by Illinois' majority Democrats aren't helping to grow the state. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPR...
Jan 14, 2020
Expecting a volatile economy, most public retirement funds dial back return expectations, increasing pressure for taxpayers
While it seems odd because the stock market has improved since the recession, Susan Banta with Pew says public pension officials see rough waters ahead. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay)By Illinois Radio Netw...
Jan 13, 2020
Police probing armed robbery at Casey’s in Fairbury
Authorities said the armed robbery happened around 8:55 p.m. Saturday. (Photo Facebook/Fairbury Police Department) By Neil DoyleFAIRBURY – Police are investigating a hold up that happened a...
Jan 13, 2020
School board to vote on new Unit 5 superintendent
The Unit 5 School Board will vote Monday on a recommendation for Dr. Kristen Kendrick-Weikle to become the district’s 13th superintendent. (Photo Unit 5) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – A recom...
Jan 10, 2020
Bloomington man accused of killing 17-year-old on News Year’s Eve given $2 million bond
Dewon Griffin, 19, of Bloomington. (Photo Normal Police Department) By HOI-ABCBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man accused of killing Tariq Houston, 17, during a gathering on New Year’s Ev...
Jan 10, 2020
State officials say to be prepared as mixed weather moves across the area
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency warns this weekend's weather could bring a little bit of everything. Residents are being warned to prepare for flash flooding, poor road conditions and snow. (...
Jan 10, 2020
Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office announces new smartphone app
The Tazewell County Sheriff's Office app is available for download for free in the App Store and Google Play. (Photo Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office) By Neil DoyleTAZEWELL COUNTY – A...
Jan 10, 2020
Protestors say now is not the time for war with Iran
Rally participants say we don’t have to treat Iran as an enemy (PHOTO: Dave Dahl)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD– As the House was taking its vote on the President's war powers Thursday, a group g...
Jan 10, 2020
McLean County man arrested for drugs, weapon
Harold Dowling, of Ellsworth, is being held in the McLean County jail. (Photo LeRoy Police Department) By Neil DoyleLEROY – An Ellsworth man was arrested Thursday for possession of methamph...
Jan 09, 2020
BPD: Man arrested for armed robbery, resisting officer
Jarrod Williams, 40, of Bloomington. (Photo Bloomington Police Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man was arrested for a hold up Tuesday night on the city’s east sid...
Jan 08, 2020
