Category Archives: Top Stories
U of I report says bankruptcy filings down during COVID-19 pandemic
Bob Lawless, a law professor at the University of Illinois, studies consumer credit and says bankruptcy filings are actually down during the pandemic. (Photo courtesy: University of Illinois) By Dave ...
Jan 21, 2022
Normal man facing 45 counts of child pornography
David Fry, 70, of Normal. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – A 70-year old man from Normal has been arrested after a McLean County grand jury indicted him on ...
Jan 20, 2022
Heartland Community College signs off on new in-house security department
The board of directors signed off on the new department during their board meeting on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: Heartland Community College) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The trustees at Heartland ...
Jan 20, 2022 (Photo courtesy: Heartland Community College)
House Minority Leader Durkin: Repeal crime bill
House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs). (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A package of criminal justice legislation which passed a year ago is an anti-cop, anti-safety alb...
Jan 20, 2022
Gov. Pritzker: “Optimistic” about COVID-19 pandemic
Gov. Pritzker. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The governor says it’s hard to tell when you’re at the peak – until you’ve passed it. Gov. JB Pritzke...
Jan 19, 2022
McLean County Habitat for Humanity names new Executive Director
Dr. Roger Scott is the new Executive Director for the McLean County Habitat for Humanity. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Habitat for Humanity) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The Habitat for Humanity...
Jan 19, 2022
CIRA Deputy Director: 5G network rollout not affecting Bloomington airport
Central Illinois Regional Airport (CIRA) said the new 5G technology is not affecting the Bloomington airport. (Photo courtesy: CIRA) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The aviation industry is warning a...
Jan 19, 2022
Six more people die from COVID-19 in McLean County; hospitals reaching capacity
McLean County health officials reported the new cases on Tueaday. (Photo courtesy: Reditus/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Six more people have died from COVID-19 in the twin cities as loca...
Jan 18, 2022
‘Little Free Pantry’ in Bloomington gets ‘new building’
The non-profit also fixes bikes and builds bets for kids in need. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – A Little Free Pantry in front of the West Bloomington Revitaliza...
Jan 18, 2022
SIU professor says current economic status is nearly unprecedented
Kevin Sylvester, an economics professor at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, says the key to the historic rise in prices is simply Econ 101. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIEL...
Jan 18, 2022
