Category Archives: Top Stories
Illinois Commerce Commission is celebrating a historic milestone
The Operation Lifesaver group works to address concerns and educate the public about railway safety through training, community presentations, and informational campaigns. (Photo courtesy: ICC/Faceboo...
Apr 26, 2022
White Oak Park drowning victim identified
Preliminary autopsy opinion indicates that Dariyon Phelps died from drowning. Toxicology testing is pending. (Bloomington Police Department/Facebook)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Coro...
Apr 26, 2022
I-55 ambulance hijacker arrested, identified by Illinois State Police
State Police said the chase ended at about 6:30 p.m. when the ambulance stopped and Herrington was taken into custody. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Illinois State Police has ident...
Apr 26, 2022
Tazewell County EMA’s Search and Rescue Team looking for volunteers
Members get to use tools like drones, advanced radar programs and other communications tools. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC TAZEWELL COUNTY – The Tazewell County Emergency M...
Apr 25, 2022
State awarding $12M to communities around the state for sidewalks and bike paths
The largest grant totals $250,000. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay) BY IIS and Blake HaasSPRINGFIELD – More than $12 million is being awarded to communities around the state to ensure students get to s...
Apr 20, 2022
Illinois State University union employees ratify contract
The contract's terms are retroactive to July 1, 2021 and run through June 30, 2025. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – AFSCME Local 1110, the union that represents appro...
Apr 20, 2022
Teacher hiring across Illinois hits record numbers
The latest survey found that strides have been made in easing the teacher shortage in Illinois. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By IIS and Blake HaasSPRINGFIELD – Illinois added nearly 5,700 teacher...
Apr 20, 2022
ISU and AFSCME agree to contract raising paying wages
More than 92% voted to approve the terms of an agreement reached last week as University workers were prepared to go on strike if objectives could not be met. (Photo Courtesy of HOI ABC/News 25)By Jak...
Apr 20, 2022
Gov. Pritzker signs massive state budget into law
Gov. Pritzker signed the new state budget on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/File) By Blake Haas and IISSPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker is signing the new state budget into law – a plan...
Apr 19, 2022
City of Bloomington Ward One application period closes Wednesday
The position is now open after the resignation of Council Member and Mayor Pro Tem, Jamie Mathy, who steeped down due to business conflicts that will not allow him to serve. (Photo Courtesy of The Cit...
Apr 19, 2022
