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McLean County man, 98, hospitalized in lawnmower rollover
McLean County Sheriff’s Police responded to a lawnmower rollover in rural Hudson on Monday. (Photo courtesy Google Maps) By Eric Stock HUDSON – Police say an elderly McLean County man is r...
Aug 05, 2015
Non-profits feel the pain of no state budget
State Senator Heather Steans thinks more and more non-profts are struggling. (Courtesy Seanatorsteans.com) By Terry James You’ve probably heard of “the one percent” and “the 99...
Aug 05, 2015
Lawmakers seek to combat Illinois State Museum layoffs
State Sen. Andy Manar is pleased his chamber passed a bill to make maintaining the Illinois State Museum system an essential function of state government, by writing the legislature "shall" fund it. (...
Aug 05, 2015
Property tax measure passes Illinois Senate
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton has drafted a measure that would freeze property taxes in Illinois for two years(Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Illinois News NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A meas...
Aug 05, 2015
Blagojevich asks court for full appeal of corruption convictions
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, pictured in his mugshot taken at a Colorado prison. (WJBC file photo)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – The next step in the appeals process has been ta...
Aug 04, 2015
Illinois Republicans go on attack against Kirk opponent
Illinois Republican Party Chair Tim Schneider speaks to reporters in Chicago August 4. (John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – An ethics lawsuit may ...
Aug 04, 2015
Judge requests more time on motion to dismiss murder charges
Danielle Fischer testifies against Nicholas Compton in January 2015. (Photo courtesy WMBD)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – A McLean County judge will take some time to decide whether or not he’l...
Aug 04, 2015
Independent candidate in race for 18th District: “No more politics as usual”
Vlakancic will face off against Darin LaHood and Rob Mellon on Sep. 10. (Photo courtesy of connorforcongress.org)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – The independent candidate in the special election of th...
Aug 04, 2015
Report shows Schock still spending campaign funds
It appears resigning from congress hasn’t stopped Schock from spending campaign funds. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn SPRINGFIELD – A new report shows former congressman Aaron Schock has c...
Aug 04, 2015
Bloomington Parks & Rec director talks possible budget cuts
Potential budget cuts could result in Bloomington mowing the grass at city parks less often. (Photo courtesy Flickr/ Sharon & Nikki McCutcheon) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMIGNTON – Bloomington&#...
Aug 04, 2015
