Category Archives: News
Possible Gas Leak Causes Evacuation in the Bloomington Area
The Bloomington Police Department issued a public safety alert due to a possible gas leak. The police report that residents are asked to avoid Washington St. at McLean St. because it is blocked while ...
Nov 18, 2019
IL Senate President John Cullerton’s (D) Political Finances Questioned
Senate President John Cullerton (D) is stepping down from his post as his campaign funds are dogged by questions about possible financial mismanagement. WCIA-TV reports four funds controlled by Culler...
Nov 18, 2019
Illinois Secure Choice Retirement Plan Succeeds in Fighting Nationwide Retirement Crisis
A state-administered program designed to combat the retirement savings crisis threatening America boasts more than 32,000 new workers setting aside $8.5 million in retirement savings during its first ...
Nov 18, 2019
Jury to Decide Baker's Fate
Cynthia Baker's case went to the jury Monday afternoon after about an hour of closing arguments from prosecutor Erika Reynolds and defense attorney Todd Ringel. Baker, of Normal, is accused of chronic...
Nov 18, 2019
17th Annual Stuff the Bus Event Presented by Paul Davis Restoration Kickoff and Dates Announced
Children's Home & Aid, Connect Transit, 107.7 & 92.1 The Bull, Magic 99.5, Cities 92.9, and the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 752 will be co-hosting the 17th annual Stuff the Bus event, Dece...
Nov 18, 2019
Connect Transit Likely to Delay Fare Increase Until After the New Year
The Connect Transit board is expected to delay a 25-cent fare increase that's scheduled for Jan. 1st. Board Chairman Mike McCurdy said at Saturday's meeting of the Connect To The Future working group ...
Nov 17, 2019
REPORT: Bill Aims to Pay State Lawmakers Only for Days They Actually Work
Lawmakers can currently work one day to qualify for a whole month's pay. A bill to change that has been stuck in committee since the spring, reports Illinois Policy. No work, no pay: That's the intent...
Nov 17, 2019
CEFCU Wars of Phone Scam
CEFCU says in a FACEBOOK post that members and non-members are receiving phone calls saying their social security number is suspended because they are under investigation for money laundering.In some ...
Nov 17, 2019
REPORT: Death of 10-Year-Old Clinton Girl Under Investigation
A 10-year-old Clinton Girl is dead and it appears there are more questions than answers at this point. Clinton Police are investigating the death of Rosie Osoria, 10, with the help of the Coroner's of...
Nov 16, 2019
REPORT: $43.6 Million B-N Sport Complex Spurs No Investor Interest
If private investors have no interest in building a $46.3-million complex in Bloomington-Normal, could the respective mayors and councils get involved to bring one to the Twin Cities? The Pantagragh r...
Nov 15, 2019
