Category Archives: News
House Fire on N. Lee Street
One adult and 5 children are without a home today after a fire at their residence at 1406 North Lee Street in Bloomington early Monday morning. Bloomington and Normal fire crews battled the blaze at a...
Syndicated Author Jun 27, 2016
Tornado Aftermath: Governor to Visit Pontiac
The town of Pontiac is in recovery mode after an EF-2 tornado ripped through it late Wednesday night.It touched down around 10:15, leaving four people hurt, two of which were seriously injured. On top...
Syndicated Author Jun 24, 2016
Local Police on Manhunt for Alleged Sexual Predator
Bloomington-Normal police are asking for help finding a man accused of sexually abusing at least two teens, and there could be more victims.Deondre Watts, 24, is facing several charges, including aggr...
Syndicated Author Jun 23, 2016
Pontiac Storm Update: 'Frightening' Tornado Causes Damage to Businesses, Vehicles
A few mobile homes and a couple of businesses were severely damaged in Pontiac during Wednesday's storms.Shortly before 10:30 p.m. CDT, a large tornado moved into the town, which is roughly 35 miles f...
Syndicated Author Jun 22, 2016
Rare Bird Coming to Miller Park Zoo
A new flamingo exhibit will be open to the public this Friday at Miller Park Zoo. Flamingos, who are a type of shorebird, or wader, are part of the Phoenicopteridae family. They are a very intere...
Syndicated Author Jun 22, 2016
Storm Threat Outlook Brought to you by Snyder Insurance and Nordine Remodeling
Thunderstorms will develop late this afternoon and evening in advance of an approaching low pressure system. The greatest risk for severe weather will likely be north of the I-74corridor between 5pm a...
Syndicated Author Jun 22, 2016
Another State Service Bites the Dust Due to Lack of State Budget
The director of the primary provider of outpatient mental health services in DeWitt County says it will shut July 1 because Gov. Bruce Rauner and General Assembly Democrats refuse to agree on a state ...
Syndicated Author Jun 22, 2016
Severe Weather Outlook
Showers and thunderstorms. Some storms could be severe, with large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain. High near 89. ...Sponsored by Snyder Insurance Nordine Remodeling
Syndicated Author Jun 22, 2016
Disgraced Politician Reporting to Prison Soon
A Wednesday deadline for former House Speaker Dennis Hastert to report to a federal prison in Minnesota is fast approaching although he could report before then.A judge ordered the 74-year-old Illinoi...
Syndicated Author Jun 21, 2016
Local Family Loses Home in Fire
A family home in Heyworth was completely destroyed by a fire last Saturday around 5:00 p.m.The fire broke out at 5273 County Road five miles north of Heyworth. According to The Pantagraph, the home be...
Syndicated Author Jun 21, 2016
