Category Archives: News
Gov. Pritzker Extends Film Tax Credit, Bringing Long-Term Stability to Burgeoning Film Industry
Joined by legendary producer Dick Wolf and leading talent from Wolf Entertainment and NBCUniversal's multiple Chicago series, Governor JB Pritzker signed an extension of the state's vital film tax cre...
Aug 01, 2019
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation to Advance Equal Pay in Illinois
Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation on Wednesday banning employers from asking job applicants about their salary history. The new law, which takes effect in 60 days, also ensures employees can dis...
Jul 31, 2019
Man Arrested for Domestic Violence Stabbing Incident
On Tuesday, July 30th, 2019, at 7:30 p.m., Bloomington Police officers were dispatched to Saint Joseph's Medical Center to speak with a victim of a stabbing. Officers spoke with the adult male victim ...
Jul 31, 2019
Normal Working on Proposed Pot Sales Ordinance
An ordinance regulating marijuana sales in Normal could go to the town council in a little more than a month. A marijuana sales ordinance could be similar to policies covering alcohol and where it can...
Jul 31, 2019
REPORT: Bail Reduction Hearing Date Set for Jose Rodriguez in Fatal Hit-and-Run
An Aug. 8 bond reduction hearing has been set for Jose Rodriguez, 27, the man in the United States illegally who has been charged in the hit-and-run accident that killed 39-year-old Normal resident Co...
Jul 31, 2019 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Multi-Sports Complex?
Just when you thought they could stick a fork in it, the idea of a multi-sport complex in Bloomington-Normal is showing signs of life again. According to published reports, Normal City Manager Pam Ree...
Jul 31, 2019
Hyatt in Normal Seeks a Buyer
According to the JLL Hotels and Hospitality Group Executive Summary brochure, the Hyatt in Normal is up for sale: "JLL's Hotels & Hospitality Group, as sole and exclusive agent on behalf of Owners...
Jul 30, 2019
Gov. Pritzker Signs Package of Legislation Protecting Law Enforcement, First Responders and Road Workers
Governor JB Pritzker signed a package of legislation to strengthen penalties for life-threatening violations on roadways in an effort to protect law enforcement officers, first responders and road wor...
Jul 30, 2019
Illinois Crop Progress and Condition
There were 6.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 28, 2019. Statewide, the average temperature was 73.3 degrees, 2.0 degrees below normal. Precipitation averaged 0.42 inches, 0.45...
Jul 29, 2019
Gov. Pritzker Signs New Law Giving Millions of Illinoisans Relief from High Interest on Consumer Debt
Consumer Fairness Act Lowers Post-Judgment Interest Rate from 9% to 5%, Reduces Collection Time frame by 9 Years Governor JB Pritzker signed the bipartisan Consumer Fairness Act into law Monday, givin...
Jul 29, 2019
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