Category Archives: Local News

Livingston County Coroner identifies man involved in fatal crash Christmas Eve
The crash happened Tuesday night near 2400 North Road in Union Township, according to Livingston County Coroner Danny Watson. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil Doyle LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The coroner...
Syndicated Author Dec 27, 2019

AAA: Driving high on marijuana is dangerous, illegal
Recreational marijuana becomes legal in Illinois New Year’s Day. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – In less than a week recreational cannabis becomes legal in Illinois. A n...
Syndicated Author Dec 27, 2019

Will Illinois’ population continue to shrink?
If the losses are significant, Illinois could see a net loss of population for the entire decade, something Harger says has never happened in the state. (Photo by Doug Kerr/flickr) SPRINGFIELD –...
Syndicated Author Dec 27, 2019

Bond set at $5 million for Cullom man accused of triple homicide
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 Dec 27, 2019

Illinois law will remove the statute of limitations for adult sex crimes
An earlier state law removed the statute of limitations in sexual assault crimes involving children in Illinois. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A new law wil...
Syndicated Author Dec 27, 2019

Coroner identifies three victims in Cullom triple homicide
Clifford Brewer, 53, is accused of killing the three people and is scheduled to appear in court Friday, according to Illinois State Police. (WJBC File Photo) By Neil Doyle CULLOM – Living...
Syndicated Author Dec 26, 2019

ISP: Cullom man accused of triple homicide
The incident is being investigated by State Police, the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, and the Livingston County Coroner’s Office. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle CULLOM –...
Syndicated Author Dec 26, 2019

New workplace standards become law in Illinois next week
Businesses not offering the training, regardless of size, open themselves up to lawsuits. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – One of the hundreds of new laws taki...
Syndicated Author Dec 26, 2019

Illinois Comptroller: ‘We are still managing a significant backlog of bills’
Mendoza says 2019 has been a good year. (Photo courtesy: Youtube)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The state's checkwriter-in-chief says while there is a long way to go, 2019 has been a pretty good year...
Syndicated Author Dec 26, 2019

Bloomington man arrested on multiple weapon charges
No bond information is available for Sandoval at this time. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man who reportedly pointed a firearm at a juve...
Syndicated Author Dec 26, 2019