Category Archives: Top Stories
Despite the advances in telehealth, people in rural areas still struggle with access to health care
Access to health remains a problem – especially if you are not near a fairly large city. (Photo courtesy Flickr) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – We’re getting used to working and doing ot...
May 23, 2022
Illinois State hires former Redbird for soccer head coach vacancy
Last season with the Badgers, Kresge and staff led UW to a 10-6-6 overall record and a NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 appearance. (Photo Courtesy of Illinois State Athletics)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON –...
May 23, 2022
Gas prices skyrocket to record highs across Illinois
According to GasBuddy’s survey of over 43-hundred stations in Illinois, prices in the state are 55.7 cents higher than a month ago. (Photo Courtesy of Flickr)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Ave...
May 23, 2022
Over $23K worth of electronics, luggage stolen from Normal Walmart
Police say the group appears to have knowledge of Walmart practices. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – Normal Police say numerous electronics and luggage were stolen fr...
May 20, 2022
O’Neil Skate Park to close for construction pool project
O’Neil Pool is located at 1515 West Chestnut Street in Bloomington. (Photo City of Bloomington)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Art...
May 20, 2022
Gas stations are suing the state over a sticker
Sharp says the state's taking a grocery tax holiday but not forcing grocers to put up signs. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A little sticker carries a big penalty –...
May 20, 2022
Bloomington Council asked to provide tax breaks to ex-alderman to rehab vacant downtown building
The building has been empty for 13 years. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Former Bloomington Alderman Jamie Mathy announced Thursday that with the help of some t...
May 20, 2022
McLean County Board evenly split after GOP member switches to Democratic side
Barnett's district covers parts of Bloomington's east side. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Republicans have lost control of the McLean County Board after a GOP ...
May 20, 2022
Gibson City teen dies in McLean County crash
The semi driver was cited for failure to obey a stop sign. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC MCLEAN COUNTY – A 17-year-old Gibson City teenager has died after a crash Wednesday ...
May 19, 2022
U of I Law Professor: “Sanctions are unlikely to result in energy shortages”
Markus says cutting Russia off from the global financial community has been the most effective sanction. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A University of Illinois expert in...
May 18, 2022
