Category Archives: News
Papers: Shut Down State Government
Shut it down. Editors at The Pantagraph and other Lee Enterprises newspapers in Illinois, are calling for a shutdown of Illinois state government. The papers yesterday ran an editorial saying a judge'...
Syndicated Author Feb 06, 2017
Burger Joint/Oberwiess Restaurant Opening Soon
The twin cities are getting another restaurant. This is actually two-in-one eatery. Burger Joint and Oberweiss is opening a combo burger and shake restaurant in the old Carlos O'Kelly's building...
Syndicated Author Feb 02, 2017
Rauner Has Concerns About Obamacare Repeal
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner is warning Illinois might not be able to afford a full Obamacare repeal. The governor told "The Daily Herald" yesterday he's told President Trump's office that the state...
Syndicated Author Feb 02, 2017
Former Cub Davis Ross Headlines Evening of Stars
Grandpa Rossy will be coming to Bloomington-Normal. David Ross, who retired after the 2016 season with the Chicago Cubs, will be keynote speaker for the 24th American Red Cross Evening of Stars at 7 p...
Syndicated Author Feb 02, 2017
State School Funding Report Lacks Details
The long awaited report into how Illinois can better pay for its public schools is little more than a review of the problems facing local school leaders. The report released yesterday talks about a ne...
Syndicated Author Feb 02, 2017
Rauner Still Pushing for Reforms
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner isn't talking about a price tag for the state's next budget. Instead he's talking about what he needs from a budget agreement with statehouse Democrats to move forward. ...
Syndicated Author Feb 02, 2017
Fitch Downgrades State's Credit Rating
Illinois' already worst in the nation credit rating is getting even worse. Fitch Ratings lowered the state's credit to a few steps above junk yesterday. Fitch says Illinois hasn't had a real budget in...
Syndicated Author Feb 02, 2017
No Arrests in Bear the Dog Abuse Case
It looks like no one will be held responsible for the abuse that Bear the dog suffered. Ford County's sheriff yesterday said his investigation into the case hit a dead end. Another dog's owner found B...
Syndicated Author Feb 01, 2017
Proposed Shopping Center at Former GE Plant
A buyer wants to develop the site of the former General Electric plant in east Bloomington into a shopping center, but the deal is contingent on receiving city incentives. Christopher Zoellner of Balk...
Syndicated Author Feb 01, 2017
CAT to Move Global HQ to Chicago
Caterpillar Inc. has scrapped plans to build a new office complex in Downtown Peoria and will move its global headquarters to the Chicago area by the end of the year. PJStar.cm reports the upper echel...
Syndicated Author Jan 31, 2017
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