Category Archives: Top Stories
UPDATE: 4-year-old boy home safe after being rescued from lake by officers
Three Pekin Police officers risked their own lives to save another at Pekin's Meyers Lake Monday evening, after they saw the boy fall into the water and get trapped beneath the ice. (Photo courtesy: W...
Mar 01, 2022
Founder of Monical’s Pizza passes away
Monical’s Pizza, founded by Ralph Monical, in 1959, continues to be a staple across the Midwest. (Photo courtesy: Monical’s Pizza Tolono/Facebook) By Blake HaasTOLONO – Ralph Monical...
Mar 01, 2022
Gov. Pritzker says Illinois’ finances are coming out strong out of the pandemic
The Democratic leader testified to members of Congress on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: Gov. Pritzker) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Members of Congress got the Illinois story Tuesday morning from Gov....
Mar 01, 2022
4-year-old, 3 Pekin Police officers taken to hospital after lake rescue
The Tazewell County Sheriff's Office is conducting a follow-up investigation. (Photo courtesy: Pekin Police/WJBC) By Heart of Illinois ABC PEKIN – A 4-year-old child and three Pekin Police offic...
Feb 28, 2022
Multiple agencies respond to Farmer City fire; no injuries reported
LeRoy Fire, Farmer City Police, DeWitt County EMS, DeWitt County EMA, and DeWitt County Centcom helped assist the Farmer City Fire Department. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasFARMER CITY R...
Feb 28, 2022
NPD asking for help in identifying a suspect in a battery investigation
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Normal Police. (Photo courtesy: Normal Police/Facebook) By Blake HaasNORMAL – Normal Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying...
Feb 28, 2022
Birds Give Back results in record breaking totals
Donations and proceeds will further modernize the Karin L. Bone Athletics Study Center and will ultimately lead to the expansion of services and resources available in that space. (Photo courtesy of G...
Feb 25, 2022
BGA developing report supported by Republicans surrounding Gov.Pritzker
"Just because he's the governor and he's a billionaire means nothing to any of us," said State Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna). (Photo courtesy of Dave Dahl)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD-Republicans can't re...
Feb 25, 2022
20-month-old dead, Lincoln woman arrested and charged with murder
Cierra Coker, 20, of Lincoln. (Photo courtesy: Lincoln Police Dept./HOI-ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC LINCOLN – A Lincoln woman has been arrested after a 20-month old sustained life-threatening ...
Feb 24, 2022
Prices could reach $4 per gallon by months end amid the Russia invasion
Patrick De Haan, Head of Petroleum Analysis at Gas Buddy spoke during a news conference on Thursday. By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Prices at the pump could pass $4 per gallon in the coming weeks, a...
Feb 24, 2022
