Category Archives: Top Stories
You won’t believe how much money the state is pouring into the Illinois State Armory
Gov. Pritzker spoke during a press conference on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: Gov. Pritzker) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Depending on how long you've been in Springfield, it's either a beloved mem...
Apr 06, 2022
At a gun rally, State Rep. calls the nation a disaster at the federal and state levels
Dozens of people gathered at the state capitol on Wednesday for the rally. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A rainy day in Springfield cleared up enough for a pleasant...
Apr 06, 2022
Murray State joins MVFC beginning in 2023
Murray State’s MVFC debut will have to wait until the 2023 Fall season. Instead, the Racers will enter their last season in the OVC. (Photo Courtesy of Murray State Athletics)By Jake FogalBLOOMI...
Apr 04, 2022
Gas Prices drop for third consecutive week
The national price of gas dropped about five cents over the week, averaging $4.17 a gallon. (Pixabay)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices in Illinois continued to inch down over the week, but a...
Apr 04, 2022
Eureka College offering matching tuition to all Lincoln College students
This comes after Lincoln College announced it would be closing at the end of the spring semester. (Photo courtesy” HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABC LINCOLN – Eureka College is matching the...
Apr 01, 2022
Bloomington shooting suspect, Charles Bell, set on high bond
The judge set bond for Bell at $500,000, meaning he has to pay 10% of that or $50,000 cash to be released from jail. (Photo by Stephen Z/flickr)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON (Heart of Illinois ABC) – Th...
Apr 01, 2022
Students ‘hurt’ and ‘petrified’ as Lincoln College inches closer to closing
Lincoln College President Dr. Gerlach (middle) spoke with students Thursday. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC LINCOLN – Lincoln College students are largely stunned and scared ...
Mar 31, 2022
Bloomington man facing gun charges after weapon found in downtown Bloomington
James Mathis, 35, of Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man with a felony record remains in the McLean County jail on gun charges...
Mar 31, 2022
Lincoln College to close after 157-years
The school has a satellite location in Normal across from Heartland Community College. (Photo courtesy: Lincoln College/Facebook) By Blake HaasLINCOLN – After 157 years, Lincoln College is closi...
Mar 30, 2022
Durkin latest to rip guv, PRB
Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs). (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/Springfield) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) is...
Mar 30, 2022
