Category Archives: News
VIDEO: Madigan, McClain hear cooperating witness testimony during corruption trial
(The Center Square) - One of the U.S. government's cooperating witnesses, former ComEd executive Fidel Marquez, has resumed direct testimony at the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mi...
Nov 07, 2024
BISON ANNOUNCE DETAILS FOR MILITARY APPRECIATION NIGHT
Bloomington Bison President & CEO Larry McQueary announced today the details for Military Appreciation Night on Friday, November 8 at the Grossinger Motors Arena with opening faceoff set for 7 p.m...
Nov 06, 2024
Victim ID'd in Fatal Traffic Crash
A tragic car accident claimed the life of 27-year-old Chakquia Echols of Normal, Illinois, following a collision on Sunday, November 3, near Fox Creek Road and Beich Road in Bloomington. The incident ...
Nov 06, 2024
Ex-ComEd exec describes utility’s payments to Madigan allies
(The Center Square) - A former ComEd executive who agreed to wiretapped conversations has described inside deals between the utility company and Michael Madigan's allies at the former Illinois House S...
Nov 06, 2024
Illinois quick hits: Man charged for killing Chicago cop; Navy Pier investigation continues
Man charged for killing Chicago cop The Chicago Police Department has announced charges against a 23-year-old man in the fatal shooting of a police officer. The announcement comes just days after Offi...
Nov 06, 2024
Illinois voters decide numerous local issues from tax hikes to funding migrant care
(The Center Square) - In addition to the presidential race and Illinois races, there were a wide array of local ballot questions around the state on Election Day, dealing with tax increases and voting...
Nov 06, 2024
VIDEO: Illinois legislators brace for Trump presidency with Democrat statehouse control
(The Center Square) - Illinois legislators from both sides of the aisle are reacting to former President Donald Trump's apparent victory to take back the White House and Congress for Republicans. The ...
Nov 06, 2024
Chicago’s mayor proposes massive tax increase on spirits
(The Center Square) - Illinoisans are well aware that enjoying a cocktail in Chicago is usually a pricey venture, but if the mayor has his way, it could get worse. In addition to walking back on a cam...
Nov 06, 2024
Pritzker joins governors demanding PJM address record-high electricity costs
(The Center Square) - With the state's notoriously cold winter just around the corner, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has joined a group of governors now demanding that grid operator PJM Interconnection ...
Nov 06, 2024
VIDEO: Former utility executive describes do-nothing contracts during Madigan trial
(The Center Square) - Former ComEd executive Fidel Marquez has returned to the witness stand at the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Marquez pleaded guilty to bribery...
Nov 06, 2024
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