Category Archives: Top Stories
City of Bloomington honored with Arbor Day Award
A Growth Award is given to a community alongside the Tree City USA recognition for showing environmental improvement and a higher level of tree care. (Photo Courtesy of Pixaby)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON...
Apr 27, 2022
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
Connect Transit proposes plan for potential Rivian Route
The new route would replace the Lime express service, and could be active as soon as July. (Photo Courtesy of Connect Transit/Facebook)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – A new bus route by Connect Trans...
Apr 25, 2022
Gas prices up in Illinois for first time in over a month
According to GasBuddy, prices in the state are down 9.4 cents compared to last month, and a $1.39 more expensive compared to this time last year. (Photo Courtesy of Illinois Department of Transportati...
Apr 25, 2022
New evidence present in 23-year old Bart McNeil murder case
Two Illinois groups that work to exonerate wrongful convictions are re-affirming the reasons the court should hear new and so-far unconsidered evidence in the case. (Photo courtesy Illinois Department...
Apr 22, 2022
Peoria family remembers son’s life after shooting death in Bloomington
Bloomington Police did not respond to a request for comment, but they are investigating. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A family is remembering their 17-year-ol...
Apr 21, 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
