Category Archives: Local News
Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s beatification set for December
The late Archbishop Fulton Sheen of El Paso. (Photo YouTube) By Neil DoylePEORIA – Archbishop Fulton Sheen's beatification is set for next month, according to a news release Monday.The Dioc...
Nov 18, 2019
Advocate BroMenn Medical Center patient safety grade falls in latest report
Advocate BroMenn Medical Center grade of patient safety fell in the latest report.By Illinois Radio Network and Blake HaasSPRINGFIELD – Most Illinois hospitals scored well in a new patient safet...
Nov 18, 2019
WBRP receives $50,000 grant for food security programs, bike co-op
The West Bloomington Revitalization Project located at 724 West Washington Street. (Photo West Bloomington Revitalization Project/Facebook) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The West Bloomington R...
Nov 18, 2019
Gamma Phi Circus to perform with Billy Porter at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
In early Sept. Gamma Phi Circus was invited to perform at the Macy’s Day Parade.(Photo courtes: Gamma Phi Circus/Facebook)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – In early September, the Gamma Phi...
Nov 18, 2019
Defense rests in Cynthia Baker’s murder trial, closing arguments expected Monday afternoon
Cynthia Baker, 41, of Normal. (Photo courtesy HOI-ABC) By HOI-ABCBLOOMINGTON – The murder trial of Cynthia Baker has entered its second week and both prosecutors and defense have rested, wi...
Nov 18, 2019
Departure of Illinois Senate President sets off a domino effect
Politico reports longtime State Rep. Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago), a former Cullerton staffer, has enough support in the district to earn the appointment to the Senate. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By D...
Nov 18, 2019
Holiday market in Bloomington urges retail enthusiasts to shop local for the holidays
Sunday in Bloomington the Holiday Market Show brought together hundreds of creators, makers, craftsmen, and artists. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois-ABCBLOOMINGTON – ...
Nov 18, 2019
Frustrated over lack of casino support, Chicago lawmakers revolted, putting state infrastructure money in peril
State Rep. Bob Rita's bill was one of the last of a long Thursday in Springfield. It would allow the FBI to properly conduct checks on the future casino operators. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illino...
Nov 18, 2019
Illinois lawmakers look at stalled legislative efforts after veto session
Illinois state lawmakers are done for the year and won't be back to Springfield until late January. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Some Illinois lawmakers said...
Nov 18, 2019
Ethics reforms task force passes despite Senate Republicans saying it’s stacked against them
Another measure passed deals with lobbyist regulations, economic disclosures, and creating a central database on such activities for the public to access instead of having to visit multiple sites to d...
Nov 15, 2019
