Category Archives: Top Stories
Illinois Republicans discuss Richard Irvin as top competitor to Gov. Pritzker
A recent poll has Irvin and Bailey far ahead of the other Republicans. The primary election is June 28.(Facebook/Richard Irvin)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Most or all top Republicans in Illinois s...
May 12, 2022
Rivian Automotive to recall certain R1T vehicles due to airbag safety concerns
The supplier for the sensor has assumed the cost of seat replacement, according to a Rivian spokesperson. (WJBC/Scott Miller)By HOI ABCNORMAL – Electric vehicle maker Rivian has issued its first...
May 12, 2022
Potential abortion law change challenged from a doctors perspective
A leak of a draft document suggests the U.S. Supreme Court is preparing to overturn Roe v. Wade. (Photo Courtesy of Pixabay)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Let's take a minute to step away from the di...
May 12, 2022
Leah Marlene community watch party to be hosted by Normal West High School
There will be a pre-party on Normal West's front lawn with food trucks, games, face painting and more. The community will then gather in the school's gym to watch American Idol. (Leah Marlene/Facebook...
May 12, 2022
President Biden stops at Illinois farm to announce $500M in funding
President Joe Biden spoke during a press conference at a family farm in Kankakee on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: Joe Bide/Facebook) By Blake HaasKANKAKEE – In what has turned into a struggling ye...
May 11, 2022
Gov. Pritzker calling on Congress to protect women’s reproductive rights
Gov. Pritzker spoke during a press conference on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: Gov. Pritzker) By Blake Haas and IISSPRINGFIELD – Gov. Pritzker urges Congress to act quickly to protect women’...
May 11, 2022
State leaders hold annual firefighter’s memorial ceremony
Jim Grady, retired Frankfort fire chief, presided over Tuesday's Illinois fire memorial ceremony. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/Springfield) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A warm, hazy morning Tuesday ...
May 10, 2022
Popular Lake Bloomington Establishment on Fire
Green Gables at Lake Bloomington (Photo courtesy of Mark Embry’s Facebook)By A.J. HarrisHUDSON – Green Gables Bar and Grill, the popular bar and restaurant is on fire. Reports of the fire ...
May 09, 2022
State and contractors working to be more diverse and inclusive
Jonathan McGee, director of the Office of Business and Workforce Development for the Illinois Department of Transportation, is part of an IDOT conference in Springfield to get the state and its vendor...
May 09, 2022
New law aims to protect students with outstanding fees
The law takes effect immediately. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas and IISBLOOMINGTON – A new state law will ensure public high school students are not negatively affected by any outsta...
May 09, 2022
