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Evergreen Memorial Cemetery raises flags to honor fallen troops
The American Legion Honor Guard Post 635 Normal and 56 Bloomington will host an event Monday at 11 a.m. at the cemetery. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Evergreen Memorial Cemete...
May 31, 2021
UIS Prof: Paid witnesses are okay
Prof. Kent Redfield. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Among the things supermajority Democrats have done during the redistricting process which irritate Republicans is t...
May 27, 2021
Bill passes both chambers of Illinois General Assembly to let Illinois inmates within a year or two of death early release
State Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) says there are some things supporters may not have considered. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The opportunity to say goodbye –...
May 27, 2021
NPD: Tour bus stolen in Uptown Normal, one person in custody
No passengers were on the bus and no other injuries were reported, according to police. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – A tour bus was stolen early Thursday morning in Uptown Normal then ...
May 27, 2021
District 87 parents voice concerns over COVID rules and curriculum focus
The next district board meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 9. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCSPRINGFIELD – Several District 87 parents attended Wednesday’s boar...
May 27, 2021
Children’s Discovery Museum reopens for everyone starting Thursday
Visitors will need to make a reservation with two-hour time slots available at childrensdiscoverymuseum.net. (Facebook/Uptown Normal) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – For the first time in 14 months, ...
May 26, 2021
MCHD reports additional COVID-related death, 28 new cases
The number of McLean County residents hospitalized went from 26 to 22, as there are 160 people in home isolation. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON ̵...
May 26, 2021
Three hours before redistricting hearings, legislative Democrat’s propose a new map for Illinois Supreme Court
Not even three hours before the redistricting hearings began, Illinois House and Senate Democrats proposed another new map – this one to redraw the lines of the Illinois Supreme Court districts....
May 26, 2021
Remap hearings underway in Springfield
The first of four hearings to, potentially, wrap up Illinois' legislative redistricting process got off to an eventful start. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/Springfield)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Rep...
May 26, 2021
Peoria, Bloomington leaders reflect, one year after George Floyd’s death
Bloomington-Normal’s NAACP chapter has been in constant talks with local law enforcement over the past year. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Co...
May 26, 2021
