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Bloomington Streets Update
The city of Bloomington is spending $3.8 million to resurface 18 streets and six alleys and nearly another $1 million for sidewalk improvements by the end of the current construction season. The stree...
Syndicated Author Sep 25, 2017
Record Heat Should End By Midweek
Illinois' record September heat should end by midweek. The National Weather Service says more heat records may fall across the state today and tomorrow. But by Wednesday temperatures will start to coo...
Syndicated Author Sep 25, 2017
Coroner Confirms ID of Remains Found in Tazewell Co.
Tazewell County Coroner James Baldi confirmed early this morning that remains found in rural Tazewell County in July belonged to missing teenager, Robert Bee, Jr. Bee was 13 when he ran away from his ...
Syndicated Author Sep 23, 2017
Report: Most Illinois Cities Gain Jobs, Just Not Enough
Illinois' economy is still stuck in the mud. The latest report from the Illinois Department of Employment Security says most cities in the state added jobs over the past year. But IDES boss Jeff Mays ...
Syndicated Author Sep 22, 2017
State of the University Address
The president of Illinois State University is encouraging the community to stay confident during his 4th annual State of the University Address. Larry Dietz said with the damage of the 2-year Illinois...
Syndicated Author Sep 22, 2017
Obmacare Rates to Spike in 2018 for Illinois
A report from an Illinois agency says residents who buy insurance on the state's health care exchange could see rate increases for the lowest-priced plans by 2018. The Chicago Tribune reports the stat...
Syndicated Author Sep 21, 2017
Collins In Custody for Fatal DUI Also Faces Home Invasion Charges
The man accused of leaving the scene of a deadly crash in Bloomington is now facing charges in connection to a crime in Normal.  Jakeb Collins is the second person to be arrested for a home invas...
Syndicated Author Sep 21, 2017
Father Kills Two Children, Sets Fire, Then Kills Self
Bloomington Police tell us that all three victims in Tuesday's house fire died before the fire was fully involved.BPD says Eric Ringenberg was seen on home surveillance video hiding cell phones before...
Syndicated Author Sep 20, 2017
Houchin Family Alpacas Participates in National Alpaca Farm Days
Compared to most livestock in North America, alpacas are relatively new. First commercially imported in 1984, many people have seen alpacas on their favorite television shows or on the news, but have ...
Syndicated Author Sep 20, 2017
Bloomington City Mgr Hales to Take a Job in Joliet
Bloomington will soon need a new city Manager. David Hales is leaving his post to become the Joliet City Manager. The Joliet City Council voted Tuesday to authorize his new contract for $215,000. Hale...
Syndicated Author Sep 19, 2017
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