Category Archives: Top Stories
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
MCHD reports two additional COVID-related deaths; 95 new cases since Friday
McLean County Health officials reported the new cases on Monday. (Photo courtesy: Reditus/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Two more McLean County residents have died from COVID-19 since Frid...
Oct 25, 2021
Former Pekin piano teacher found guilty of child porn and sexual assault
Aaron Parlier, center, a former Bloomington piano teacher charged with 38 sex crimes, arrives for his bench trial in McLean County Court, Monday, Oct. 18, 2021. (Photo courtesy: Pool)By Blake Haas and...
Oct 22, 2021
Former cop avoids jail time for guilty plea to DUI
Police said Street had a blood alcohol level of .148. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – A former Normal Police officer, who used to be a school resource o...
Oct 21, 2021
PATH Crisis reporting increase in mental health calls
The crisis line, which provides emotional support, is operated by volunteers 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Those in need of emotional support can dial 2-1-1. (Photo courtesy: PATH Crisis/Facebook...
Oct 21, 2021
