Category Archives: Local News
Crop yields are down and the quality questionable
Corn and soybean production are each down about 20 percent from 2018. (Photo courtesy United Soybean Board/flickr) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD– The numbers are in from a planting season you might d...
Jan 13, 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 Dahl SPRINGFIELD– As the House was taking its vote on the President's war powers Thursday, a group...
Jan 10, 2020
Lyons: Pleased with beer, wine sales in general seating areas
In the 10 member Missouri Valley Conference, Illinois State University is one of nine other schools that offers beer or wine sales at athletic events, according to the MVC office. (WJBC file photo) &n...
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 Doyle LEROY – An Ellsworth man was arrested Thursday for possession of metha...
Jan 09, 2020
