Category Archives: News
Illinois quick hits: O'Fallon man allegedly work with cartel; most dangerous for nursing home safety
O'Fallon man allegedly work with cartel High-ranking members of the Sinaloa Cartel are among 26 defendants facing federal charges for their alleged involvement in trafficking hundreds of kilograms of ...
Sep 25, 2025
Illinois in Focus: Candidate urges civil debate around ICE; state spends 43% more; mandatory voting
(The Center Square) - In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop shares comments from Republican gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski, state Sen. Ram Villival...
Sep 25, 2025
BPD: Bloomington Woman Killed in Early Morning Crash
A 24-year-old woman died early Tuesday morning after her vehicle crashed into a home on the city's west side. Bloomington police said the crash happened around 4:30 a.m. in the 400 block of West Graha...
Sep 24, 2025
WATCH: Illinois lawmakers clash over election consolidation and compulsory voting
(The Center Square) - Illinois lawmakers are weighing boosting voter turnout by consolidating elections and considering compulsory voting. During a subject matter hearing of the House Ethics and Elect...
Sep 24, 2025
Gubernatorial candidate calls for reason, peace outside Illinois ICE facility
(The Center Square) - Illinois gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski says repealing the TRUST Act to end the state's sanctuary status is his top legislative priority. Dabrowski held a press conference...
Sep 24, 2025
Illinois quick hits: Officer charged in straw gun case
Officer charged in straw gun case A Chicago police officer faces charges for making gun purchases on behalf of someone else transporting them to Mexico. Federal prosecutors say 27-year-old Kevin Rodri...
Sep 24, 2025
Annual Day of Play Returns to Uptown Normal This Saturday
Uptown Normal will be transformed into a giant playground this Saturday, Sept. 27, as the Children's Discovery Museum hosts its annual Day of Play, presented by PNC Bank. The free event runs from 10 a...
Sep 24, 2025
The Great Pumpkin Hunt Event With Bloomington Parks & Recreation Returns This October
The Bloomington Parks & Recreation Department is getting into the fall spirit this October with the return of the Great Pumpkin Hunt contest. Community members are encouraged to search for pumpkin...
Sep 24, 2025
WATCH: Pritzker looks for 4% ‘efficiencies’ after increasing spending 43% since 2019
(The Center Square) - Gov. J.B. Pritzker is looking for 4% "efficiencies" after increasing spending by 43% since 2019. Reviews of financial records by The Center Square show Illinois state leaders hav...
Sep 24, 2025
Central Illinois Regional Airport Awarded $12.5 million Federal Grant
The Central Illinois Regional Airport (CIRA) has been awarded a $12.5 million dollar airport improvement grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to fund the first phase of CIRA's upcoming Runwa...
Sep 24, 2025
