Category Archives: News
Defund law enforcement? Legislative black caucus member and police chiefs have different ideas
(The Center Square) - Amid protest signs seen at demonstrations in Illinois and across the country are calls to "defund the police." A member of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus and a law enforce...
Jun 04, 2020
The Kernels Collegiate League to be Played at the Corn Crib This Summer
Play Ball! The Normal CornBelters, Bloomington Bobcats and two other recently formed teams will play summer collegiate baseball at the Corn Crib during a schedule that will run from July 1 to Aug. 9. ...
Jun 04, 2020
Former Illinois Secretary of State official accused of fraud and theft totaling $350,000
(The Center Square) - A former administrator at the Illinois Secretary of State's office has been charged with fraud and theft of state resources totaling nearly $350,000. The U.S. Attorney for the Ce...
Jun 04, 2020
Suspect ID'd in Demonstration Disturbance in Bloomington
Andrew Menssen,31, of Bloomington faces preliminary charges of aggravated assault and battery after allegedly setting off a smoke bomb during a Black Lives Matter demonstration Wednesday night. Mensse...
Jun 04, 2020
Since beginning of March, Illinois has paid $3.6 billion in benefits for 1.3 million unemployed
(The Center Square) - Another 46,300 Illinoisans have filed for unemployment, and while that's fewer than last week and than the weeks before, it brings the total to 1.3 million people filing for the ...
Jun 04, 2020
Man Killed in Early Morning Crash Near Le Roy
A 36-year-old man is dead after a vehicle accident near Le Roy Thursday morning. The McLean County Corner's Office was notified of the accident at 3200 East near 600 North Rd. at 5:48 a.m. It is not c...
Jun 04, 2020
Study: COVID-19 restrictions could increase childhood obesity
(The Center Square) - A new study suggests COVID-19 restrictions could lead to an increase in childhood obesity. Nicer weather in Illinois typically means children home for the summer congregate in pu...
Jun 04, 2020
Environmental groups sue U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over river plans
(The Center Square) - Five conservation groups have sued the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers claiming the agency is wreaking havoc with the Mississippi River. The National Wildlife Federation, American R...
Jun 04, 2020
COVID-19 testing sites in Illinois now open to all
(The Center Square) - State-run COVID-19 testing facilities will now be open to anyone who wants to get tested, including those who don't have symptoms. "As we move forward, COVID-19 testing must be w...
Jun 04, 2020
Study ranks Illinois among states most in need of financial help amid COVID-19 pandemic
(The Center Square) - A new report found that Illinois needs more financial help than all but five other states because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The financial website WalletHub looked at 18 metrics t...
Jun 04, 2020
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