Category Archives: Top Stories
Organization abandons plans for $180,000 outdoor fitness court in Normal
In its letter to the town, the NFC said the "local narrative" makes it more difficult to raise money that would reduce the cost for taxpayers. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illin...
Feb 05, 2022
NFD: Sprinkler system put out a vehicle fire inside Rivian plant in Normal
A Normal Fire Department spokesperson said the vehicle caught fire on a car lift. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File photo) By Blake HaasNORMAL – A vehicle fire inside Rivian Automotive remains under in...
Feb 05, 2022
Family Relief Plan issued by Gov Pritzker aimed at initiating tax breaks
Other relief additions in the Governor’s proposal includes freezing the upcoming increase in the gas tax and providing a one time property tax rebate of up to 300 dollars. (Photo Courtesy of HOI...
Feb 04, 2022
GOV Pritzker continues to air budget ideas in Chicago market
It may not be much, but a suspension of the one percent sales tax on groceries and a freeze on the 39-cent tax on a gallon of gas will be a good start for Illinois families, said Gov. JB Pritzker. (Ph...
Feb 04, 2022
Gov Pritzker attacks circus and carnival community in State of State message
"The din of a crisis," Pritzker said in his State of the State message, "is when a carnival barker's shout becomes a whisper soft enough to find the ears of the sick or worried or grieving or scared."...
Feb 04, 2022
Pharmacy’s on the rise in healthcare
Strader says the pharmacists generally dislike it when someone comes in to ask for a drug simply because they saw a television commercial for it. (Photo courtesy Pixabay)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD-The fr...
Feb 04, 2022
McLean County Highway Coordinator: Roads are in better shape than expected
McLean County Highway Coordinator Ben Kahle says snowplows continue to work on roads across the county. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasMCLEAN COUNTY – The cleanup of roadways across Mc...
Feb 04, 2022
Three more Illinois State Police squad cars struck while helping motorists in central Illinois
In total, six Illinois State Police squad cars have been hit over the past few days. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State Police) By Blake HaasSPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Police is investigating thr...
Feb 04, 2022
Lincoln home a total loss after early morning fire
Fire departments from Atlanta, Beason, Chestnut, Mount Pulaski, Middletown, Chester Township snowplows, Sherman, and Lincoln all responded to the scene. (Photo courtesy: Lincoln Fire Department/Facebo...
Feb 04, 2022
Peoria man wanted for officer-involved shooting; considered armed and dangerous
Carlos Jones, 43 of Peoria. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State Police/Facebook) By Blake Haas PEORIA - Illinois State Police are asking for the public's help on the whereabouts of a Peoria man...
Feb 03, 2022
