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Pedestrian Hit by Vehicle on Veterans Last Night

A man has been hospitalized with major injuries after being struck by a vehicle last night near the intersection of Veterans Parkway and Empire Street, according to the Bloomington Police Department. ...

Former Congressman Ray LaHood Named Chairman of the Board of Directors of ALPLM

Former Illinois congressman and U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has been named chairman of the board of directors of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield. Gov. J...

REPORT: Bloomington Man Shot and Killed in Ohio

A Bloomington man was shot and killed at a Columbus, Ohio McDonald's early Wednesday. WMBD's sister station WCMH reports officials identified the victim as 28-year-old Zachary Roger Hoeft. He was take...

Could Unit 5 and First Student Part Ways?

Perhaps the bigger question is, "should they part ways?" The Unit 5 school board is certainly considering it. Parents have often complained over the years about late First Student contracted buses, or...

Job Applicants Can No Longer Be Asked for Wage History

A change in state law effective September 29 prohibits requesting past salary information Beginning Sunday, September 29, Illinois employers and employment agencies are prohibited from asking about jo...

Unemployment Rate Down in 101 Counties, all Fourteen Metros

Jobs up in Twelve Metro Areas The unemployment rate decreased in all fourteen Illinois metropolitan areas compared to last August, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of La...

Arby's Parent Company Buying Jimmy John's

The parent company for Arby's is buying Jimmy John's sandwiches. Inspire Brands officials posted on their website yesterday that they had entered into an agreement to acquire the sandwich company, whi...

BPD CAUGHT ON CAMERA - Mob Action and Aggravated Battery

The Bloomington IL Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in the identification of three suspects in a Mob Action and Aggravated Battery case. The incident took place at 2:36 a.m. on ...

IDHS Launches New Video Campaign to Promote Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances

Illinois shares stories of hope and recovery for individuals suffering from substance use disorder The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced today the launch of a new statewide video ...

Keeping Things Scary But Safe

Department of Labor and Fire Marshal inspect Halloween's Haunted Houses It's that time of year again - scary sounds, darkened corridors, creepy clowns, lots of screaming. Haunted house season is here!...

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