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Bloomington-Normal unemployment down, job growth unchanged over the year
Jobs were up in nine metro areas, according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The unemployment rate in Bloomington-Normal is down...
Dec 27, 2019
Livingston County Coroner identifies man involved in fatal crash Christmas Eve
The crash happened Tuesday night near 2400 North Road in Union Township, according to Livingston County Coroner Danny Watson. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil DoyleLIVINGSTON COUNTY – The coroner ha...
Dec 27, 2019
AAA: Driving high on marijuana is dangerous, illegal
Recreational marijuana becomes legal in Illinois New Year’s Day. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – In less than a week recreational cannabis becomes legal in Illinois. A new ...
Dec 27, 2019
Illinois Comptroller: ‘We are still managing a significant backlog of bills’
Mendoza says 2019 has been a good year. (Photo courtesy: Youtube)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The state's checkwriter-in-chief says while there is a long way to go, 2019 has been a pretty good year...
Dec 26, 2019
Bloomington man arrested on multiple weapon charges
No bond information is available for Sandoval at this time. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man who reportedly pointed a firearm at a juve...
Dec 26, 2019
Single-vehicle accident claims life of Odell man
The driver was the only person in the vehicle.(Photo courtesy: Matty Ring/flickr)By Heart of Illinois ABCODELL – A fatal Christmas Eve accident has claimed the life of a 51-year-old Odell man.Li...
Dec 26, 2019
NWS: More near record warmth Thursday
The record high for Dec. 26 in Bloomington-Normal is 59 degrees.(Carina/Flickr) By Neil DoyleLINCOLN – Temperatures will again reach near or above record levels Thursday, with highs mainly ...
Dec 26, 2019
Illinois could end 2019 with under 1,000 traffic deaths for the first time in years
IDOT spokesman Guy Tridgell says there have been about 50 fewer deaths in 2019 compared to 2018.(Facebook/Illinois Department of Transportation)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Traffic fat...
Dec 26, 2019
Suspect in custody; Triple homicide under investigation
The identity of the suspect has not been released. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Blake HaasCULLOM – A suspect is in custody after a triple homicide on Christmas morning.Livingston Co...
Dec 26, 2019
T. Rowe Price invests in Rivian
Another round of investments for the electric car maker. (Photo courtesy Rivian) By Katherine MurphyRivian is adding more money to it’s investment coffers to the tune of $1.3 billion.The el...
Dec 23, 2019
