Category Archives: Top Stories
Real Men Wear Pink raising funds for breast cancer in Central Illinois
Money raised will go towards cancer research. (Photo courtesy: Cancer Center at Illinois/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Throughout October, men around the country are raising money to help...
Oct 28, 2021
McLean County officials report 23 new COVID-19 cases; rolling positivity down to 1.9%
The first COVID-19 vaccines have been given to frontline workers at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria on December 15, 2020. (Photo courtesy: Illinois Department of Public Health/Twitter) By B...
Oct 28, 2021
Nathan Woodring guilty, but mentally ill, in 2019 murder of Fulton County Sheriff’s Deputy
Nathan Woodring (left) was found guilty of first degree murder on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC FULTON COUNTY – It took only three hours for a 12-pe...
Oct 27, 2021
Over 400 march in Peru for “Justice for Jelani”
Day was found in the Illinois River on Sept. 4. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State University/Facebook) By Blake HaasPERU – Over 400 people marched in the streets of Peru, Illinois, on Tuesday to s...
Oct 26, 2021
Scams on the rise; local IT company providing tips to prevent hackers from stealing information
Integrity Technology Solutions in Bloomington provides a variety of small and medium businesses. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – October is national cybersecurity month, and ...
Oct 26, 2021
Documents say four teen suspects planned, executed Mackinaw homicide
A fourth person, a juvenile female, is also charged with first-degree murder, according to Tazewell County Sheriff Jeff Lower. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC MACKINAW...
Oct 26, 2021
Sen. Durbin has a close call with gunfire; says violence is “friggin’ out of control”
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin. (Photo courtesy YouTube)By Blake HaasCHICAGO – During a recent trip to Chicago, Illinois’ Senior Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) had a close call with gunfire on Lakesh...
Oct 26, 2021
Tailgate N’ Tallboys announce two more headliners for Bloomington music festival
USA concerts announced on Monday country music singer Chase Rice would perform at the Interstate Center next year. (Photo courtesy: USA Concerts) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Tailgate N’ Tal...
Oct 25, 2021
LaSalle Coroner determines Jelani Day’s death; says no evidence of injuries
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State University) By Blake HaasLASALLE COUNTY – The scenario surrounding Illinois State University graduate student Jelani Day rem...
Oct 25, 2021
Fourth person arrested in Mackinaw homicide; cause of death withheld
All four suspects will be arraigned on Tuesday, October 26, according to the sheriff. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC TAZEWELL COUNTY – Sheriff Jeff Lower said a...
Oct 25, 2021
