Category Archives: Top Stories

House of Reps. vote to ban TikTok; local Congressman and Superintendent react
The bill now awaits the Senates approval. (Photo courtesy: TikTok/Twitter)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The House of Representatives passed a bill early Wednesday morning that could ban the social ...
Syndicated Author Mar 13, 2024

At least one person dead after deadly collision on I-74 in Woodford County
According to the preliminary investigation, two vehicles were involved (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVCARLOCK – At least one person is dead after a two-vehicle deadly collision on Interstate 74 near...
Syndicated Author Mar 13, 2024

New survey shows substantial support for Illinois teachers
Al Llorenz, president of the Illinois Education Association presented the survey. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Let's hear it for teachers! That's a good way to summar...
Syndicated Author Mar 12, 2024

NPD beefing up patrols for St. Patrick’s Day events
Drivers can expect a larger police presence over the weekend. (Photo courtesy: NPD/File) By Blake Haas NORMAL – St. Patrick’s Day is known for luck, green beer, and heritage celebrations, ...
Syndicated Author Mar 12, 2024

BBB: Be careful when looking for a new home or apartment
For those looking for a new home or apartment, you might want to think twice before submitting a down payment. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Those looking for housing ...
Syndicated Author Mar 12, 2024

Illinois expects to receive $52.6B this year, up from $51.9B earlier estimated
Eric Noggle serves as the Revenue Manager for the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The people with the sharp penc...
Syndicated Author Mar 12, 2024

Bloomington police are now certified sensory-inclusive
All Bloomington squad cars will have KultureCity Sensory Bags. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By WMBD BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department announced on Monday that it partnered with Kul...
Syndicated Author Mar 11, 2024

NPD name 2023 Officer of the Year
Normal Police Detective Kendra DeRosa accepted the award at a recent ceremony. (Photo courtesy: Normal Police/Facebook) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Normal Police Department awarded one of their Detec...
Syndicated Author Mar 11, 2024

Normal conducted prescribed burns on Monday
The people conducting the burn are specially trained and supervised. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – The Town of Normal announced that it was conducting prescribed burns along the creek from...
Syndicated Author Mar 11, 2024

Bloomington police are now sensory-inclusive certified
All Bloomington squad cars will have KultureCity Sensory Bags, which will have noise-canceling headphones, fidget tools and verbal cue cards for those in need. (Facebook/City of Bloomington – Po...
Syndicated Author Mar 11, 2024



