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Gov. Pritzker announces statewide mask mandate to end Feb. 28
Gov. Pritzker made the announcement Wednesday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Those of you ready to unmask: circle Feb. 28 on your calendar.Gov. JB Pritzker Wed...
Feb 09, 2022
Congressman Davis: Lifting of the mask mandate is ‘way past time’
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – As the state is set to lift the mask mandate at the end of the month, a central Illinois Congressman said the move ...
Feb 09, 2022
Two Bloomington men behind bars after a domestic dispute
Jahni Lyons, of Bloomington remains behind bars at the McLean County Jail. (Photo courtesy: BPD/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Two Bloomington men remain behind bars at the McLean County J...
Feb 09, 2022
Illinois Municipal League announces wish list for General Assembly
Julie Moore Wolfe, the mayor of Decatur and the president of the IML. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The voice of Illinois cities, towns, and villages at the statehou...
Feb 08, 2022
ISP: ‘Dangerous criminal’ behind bars in Peoria
Carlos Jones, 43, of Peoria. (Photo courtesy: Peoria Police) By Blake HaasPEORIA – A 43-year old Peoria man, who was considered ‘armed and dangerous’ after allegedly shooting at a po...
Feb 05, 2022
Organization abandons plans for $180,000 outdoor fitness court in Normal
In its letter to the town, the NFC said the "local narrative" makes it more difficult to raise money that would reduce the cost for taxpayers. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illin...
Feb 05, 2022
NFD: Sprinkler system put out a vehicle fire inside Rivian plant in Normal
A Normal Fire Department spokesperson said the vehicle caught fire on a car lift. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File photo) By Blake HaasNORMAL – A vehicle fire inside Rivian Automotive remains under in...
Feb 05, 2022
Family Relief Plan issued by Gov Pritzker aimed at initiating tax breaks
Other relief additions in the Governor’s proposal includes freezing the upcoming increase in the gas tax and providing a one time property tax rebate of up to 300 dollars. (Photo Courtesy of HOI...
Feb 04, 2022
GOV Pritzker continues to air budget ideas in Chicago market
It may not be much, but a suspension of the one percent sales tax on groceries and a freeze on the 39-cent tax on a gallon of gas will be a good start for Illinois families, said Gov. JB Pritzker. (Ph...
Feb 04, 2022
Gov Pritzker attacks circus and carnival community in State of State message
"The din of a crisis," Pritzker said in his State of the State message, "is when a carnival barker's shout becomes a whisper soft enough to find the ears of the sick or worried or grieving or scared."...
Feb 04, 2022
