Category Archives: Local News
Single-vehicle accident claims life of Odell man
The driver was the only person in the vehicle.(Photo courtesy: Matty Ring/flickr)By Heart of Illinois ABCODELL – A fatal Christmas Eve accident has claimed the life of a 51-year-old Odell man.Li...
Dec 26, 2019
NWS: More near record warmth Thursday
The record high for Dec. 26 in Bloomington-Normal is 59 degrees.(Carina/Flickr) By Neil DoyleLINCOLN – Temperatures will again reach near or above record levels Thursday, with highs mainly ...
Dec 26, 2019
Suspect in custody; Triple homicide under investigation
The identity of the suspect has not been released. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Blake HaasCULLOM – A suspect is in custody after a triple homicide on Christmas morning.Livingston Co...
Dec 26, 2019
T. Rowe Price invests in Rivian
Another round of investments for the electric car maker. (Photo courtesy Rivian) By Katherine MurphyRivian is adding more money to it’s investment coffers to the tune of $1.3 billion.The el...
Dec 23, 2019
New report says Illinois EPA needs more funding, staff
Illinois is one of only three states that does not support its EPA from the general fund, so researchers are calling for more dedicated funds, and the governor's office is receptive. (Photo courtesy: ...
Dec 23, 2019
Illinois’ new parking tax takes effect Jan. 1, but includes broad exemptions
llinoisans who pay to park may see higher prices after the first of the year when the state implements a new parking tax.(Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – To he...
Dec 23, 2019
Cannabis law could allow cigar, hooka lounges to have consumption, but owner says unlikely
When recreational cannabis becomes the law of the land next month, municipalities have the ability to allow for local businesses that get 80 percent or more of their income from tobacco sales to have ...
Dec 23, 2019
Pritzker creates commission focused on early childhood education, care
Pritzker announced this month he's increasing how much the state spends on early childhood programs such as the Child Care Assistance Program. (Photo courtesy: Gov. Pritzker/Facebook) By Illinois Radi...
Dec 23, 2019
One less candidate in congressional race
Mark Haasis (Facebook/Haasis For Congress) By Katherine Murphy With a message of thanks to everyone who worked on his campaign, Mark Haasis has pulled out of the congressional race. Take...
Dec 20, 2019
Clinton native will be escorted home in true police fashion
Clinton native Blake Newman will be laid to rest in his hometown (PHOTO:Calvert Funeral Home) By Katherine Murphy The Clinton Police Department and Dewitt County Sheriff's Department will accom...
Dec 20, 2019
