Category Archives: Top Stories
Little libraries burned to ground across Bloomington-Normal
There are over 40 little libraries throughout Bloomington-Normal, with a few being burned down over the past week. (Pixabay)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – A recent uptick in book boxes being set on ...
Jul 11, 2022
Illinois 4th grader competing to win Doodle for Google contest
Fourth grader Amelia Winter of Freeport is Illinois’ winner, and she dedicated her doodle to her dog Dasher. (Doodle for Google)By Jake FogalFREEPORT – The fourteenth annual Doodle for Goo...
Jul 11, 2022
Gasoline prices in Illinois down 45 cents over last month
The cheapest station in the state is $4.09, while the most expensive is $6.79 a gallon. (Flickr)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Illinois gas prices have dropped 16 cents per gallon in the past week, ...
Jul 11, 2022
Local gun raffle sparks tension between McLean County political parties
The raffle is part of McLean County Republicans Day Friday, July 22 at 6:30 p.m. at The Corn Crib in Normal. (HOI ABC)By HOI ABCMCLEAN COUNTY – McLean County Republicans are planning a party at ...
Jul 11, 2022
Rivian automotive on track to build 25K vehicles in 2022
The Normal-based manufacturer made the announcement on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File photo) By Blake HaasNORMAL – Electric-vehicle manufacturer Rivian Automotive (RIVN) is on track to bu...
Jul 06, 2022
McLean County Coroner ID’s 22-year old in late June fatal crash
The accident remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Coroner’s Office is releasing the identification of a 22-year-old Normal ...
Jul 06, 2022
American Idol winner Maddie Poppe joining Leah Marlene for Corn Crib concert
Marlene announced via her Facebook Tuesday that former American Idol winner Maddie Poppe will join the event.(Leah Marlene/Facebook)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Later this summer, American Idol fi...
Jul 06, 2022
Bloomington man facing “Ghost” gun charges
Moreau remains behind bars in McLean County. (Photo courtesy: BPD) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A 19-year-old Bloomington man is behind bars in McLean County on gun charges.Last Thursday, members ...
Jul 05, 2022
Highland Park resident: “I heard popping…and saw people scattering”
A Highland Park shooter walks on a sidewalk after the shooting. (Photo courtesy: CBS/Facebook) By Blake HaasHIGHLAND PARK, IL. – A day after a shooting left six dead and 30 injured in Highland P...
Jul 05, 2022
Normal Police reveal policy for use of license plate reading cameras
The council is expected to vote on buying the cameras and adopting the policy at its July 18 meeting. (Photo Courtesy of Flock Safety and Town of Normal)By HOI ABCNORMAL (Heart of Illinois ABC) –...
Jul 05, 2022
