Category Archives: Top Stories
Bill aiming to protect young sexual assault victims in court crafted by area lawmaker, local prosecutor
State’s Attorney Don Knapp. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A Central Illinois lawmaker and McLean County's chief prosecutor hope to protect ...
Feb 09, 2022
Republicans respond to Gov. Pritzker’s announcement of state lifting mask mandate
State Sen. Darren Bailey (right) at a Capitol news conference Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: BlueRoom/Twiter) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Reaction to Gov. JB Pritzker's mask mandate rollback announc...
Feb 09, 2022
Lincoln man dies after accident at Sam’s Club in Normal
The accident remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasNORMAL – A Lincoln man was killed early Wednesday morning in an accident at the Sam’s Club loading dock.A...
Feb 09, 2022
Gov. Pritzker announces statewide mask mandate to end Feb. 28
Gov. Pritzker made the announcement Wednesday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Those of you ready to unmask: circle Feb. 28 on your calendar.Gov. JB Pritzker Wed...
Feb 09, 2022
Congressman Davis: Lifting of the mask mandate is ‘way past time’
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – As the state is set to lift the mask mandate at the end of the month, a central Illinois Congressman said the move ...
Feb 09, 2022
Two Bloomington men behind bars after a domestic dispute
Jahni Lyons, of Bloomington remains behind bars at the McLean County Jail. (Photo courtesy: BPD/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Two Bloomington men remain behind bars at the McLean County J...
Feb 09, 2022
Illinois Municipal League announces wish list for General Assembly
Julie Moore Wolfe, the mayor of Decatur and the president of the IML. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The voice of Illinois cities, towns, and villages at the statehou...
Feb 08, 2022
Three men behind bars after BPD surrounded a home in Bloomington
Bloomington Police say anyone with information is asked to call the department. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Three men are in custody in Bloomington, but po...
Feb 08, 2022
Normal property taxes will not rise, as Town Council OK’s finances for a new fire station
According to Preston, $1.4 million of the total cost is coming from the Town of Normal in cash. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasNORMAL – Property taxes will not rise for Normal resident...
Feb 08, 2022
Gov. Pritzker calling for a freeze of the state’s gas tax
The state's fiscal year begins July 1. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Less than a year after saying the tax on gasoline needed to be doubled and then indexed to inflation, ...
Feb 07, 2022
