

Cold, dry conditions for January
CHAMPAIGN – There wasn’t much snow during January, but the month was colder and drier than normal here in Illinois. State Climatologist...


Fatal wreck probed
A crash which occurred on Route 24 east of Forrest this week remains under investigation. Taylor Perring-Bates of Bloomington was...


Play it safe this weekend
METAMORA - Illinois State Police (ISP) District 08 Commander, Steven Riesenberg, announces additional enforcement plans for the upcoming...


ZBA recommends wind project
BLOOMINGTON – Northeastern McLean County is one step closer to having a wind farm. The McLean County Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously...


Piano teacher faces charges
A Pekin man was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon in Normal on charges of predatory criminal sexual assault including a victim under...


Soup fundraiser is Feb. 6
FORREST – The Forrest United Methodist men’s group will sponsor a soup supper on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at the church in Forrest. They will...


Former school leader charged
A former superintendent for Pontiac’s District 429 was charged with criminal sexual conduct involving a minor in South Carolina. Numerous...


Squad strikes car in Pontiac
PONTIAC – Two people were hospitalized after a Livingston County Sheriff squad car struck another vehicle in Pontiac Sunday afternoon....


Bird project receives donation
CHATSWORTH – A local project aimed at attracting more bluebirds to the area has received a financial boost. Enbridge recently presented a...


Three named to State Fair board
Gov. Bruce Rauner has named three new members to the State Fair Advisory Board. The three newest members will strengthen the board by...