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Police arrest man after high-speed chase in stolen vehicle
Daniel Williams, 34, of Rockford is being held in the McLean County jail on numerous charges. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A Rockford man, who allegedly led po...
Jun 08, 2015
Durbin: Not sure President Obama will back military ‘budget trick’ by GOP
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says he doesn’t know whether President Obama will veto the defense authorization bill over concerns about the source of the extra funding for the military. (Photo courtesy ...
Jun 08, 2015
Thunderstorm watch extended
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 3 am.(WJBC file photo)Update: Funnel cloud spotted near Lexington, hail reported near Chenoa.By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – We are watching a lin...
Jun 07, 2015
Obituaries: Cummingham, Milton
Leslie Cunningham Leslie M. Cunningham, 78 of Bloomington passed away at 11:15 p.m. on June 2 surrounded by his loved ones at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington. His funeral service will be ...
Jun 04, 2015
Obituaries: Fender
James Fender James Cleveland Fender, 57, of Bloomington, formerly of Odell passed away May 8 at his residence. A Celebration of Life service will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Wesley United Methodist Ch...
Jun 03, 2015
Obituaries: Rock
Marcia RockMarcia Louise Rock, 67, of Bloomington, passed away peacefully at her home on May 31, surrounded by her adoring family and showered with love.A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1...
Jun 01, 2015
Obituaries: Craig, Knott
Warren CraigWarren F. Craig, 94, died on May 26 at OSF St. Joseph's Medical Center.A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on July 9 at Calvert Metzler Memorial Home, 1115 E. Washington Street, Bloo...
May 29, 2015
Obituaries: Hoeniges
John Hoeniges John G. Hoeniges, 56, of Bloomington, passed away at 10:44 a.m. May 26 due to injuries sustained in a work-related accident. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Mary’s Chu...
May 28, 2015
Obituaries: Neubauer
Lynda Neubauer Lynda E. Neubauer, 73, Pontiac, died at 11:46 p.m. Feb. 13 at Regional One Health, Memphis, Tenn. A celebration of her life service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the McDowell U...
May 28, 2015
Health advocates push sugary drink tax in Illinois
A sugary drink tax is being considered as part of the revenue mix in Springfield.(Photo by VoxEfx/flickr)By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A sugary drink tax is still in the mi...
May 28, 2015
