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Obituaries: Hadden
Michael HaddenMichael HaddenMichael S. Hadden, 56, of Bloomington, died at 4:21 a.m. on Friday, June 12, 2015 at Hopedale Hospital in Hopedale, Ill.Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday,...
Syndicated Author Jun 13, 2015

Chiefs score early, tops Whitecaps to take series
(WJBC file photo) By WJBC Staff PEORIA – The Peoria Chiefs only scored a pair of runs but it was just enough as they held on to beat the West Michigan Whitecaps 2-1 Friday night. The win clinche...
Syndicated Author Jun 13, 2015

Durbin wonders whether disablities act would pass 25 years later
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin attended a news conference in April to help launch ADA 25 Chicago, which marks the 25-year anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbi...
Syndicated Author Jun 12, 2015

Obituaries: Rotz
Richard Rotz Richard Stephen Rotz, 69, of Bloomington, passed away at 10:40 p.m. on June 7 at his residence. His Celebration of Life service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday at Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Me...
Syndicated Author Jun 11, 2015

US Rep Foster has role in nuclear talks with Iran
U.S. Rep. Bill Foster is playing a special role in the negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Bill Foster) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network NAPERVILLE – T...
Syndicated Author Jun 11, 2015

Obituaries: Carmack, Walton
Mary Carmack Mary M. “Peggy” Carmack, 87, of Normal, passed away at 7:00 p.m. on June 8 at Meadows at Mercy Creek in Normal. Her Celebration of Life service will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday a...
Syndicated Author Jun 10, 2015

Rauner sees irony in property tax debate as tax freeze fails
Gov. Bruce Rauner has been pushing a property tax freeze as the Illinois House strikes down a separate tax freeze bill. (Photo courtesy IOCI Media Services)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIE...
Syndicated Author Jun 10, 2015

Obituaries: Wink
Helen WinkHelen Wink, 92 of Fairbury, passed away at 12:30 p.m., June 8 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.Funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday at First United Methodist Church, F...
Syndicated Author Jun 09, 2015

Obituaries: Crump, Klein, Mead
Ann CrumpAnn M. Crump, 70, of Carlock, died at 2:20 p.m. on June 8 at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center in Normal.Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bloo...
Syndicated Author Jun 09, 2015

Obituaries: Lorch, Rodman, Streib
John LorchJohn G. Lorch, 89, of Fairbury, passed away at 5:06 p.m., June 6, at OSF St. James-John Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac.Funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Chur...
Syndicated Author Jun 08, 2015



