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Obituary: Winterland
Larry Keith Winterland, 86, of LeRoy, passed away at 4:35 pm, August 14, 2025, at The Loft of Normal. His funeral will be held at...
Kent Casson
Aug 181 min read


Livingston approves Panther Grove II
The Livingston County Board approved the new Panther Grove II wind farm in the southwestern portion of the county by a vote of 12-5...
Kent Casson
Aug 151 min read


One dead after I-55 wreck near Pontiac
State Police and the Livingston County Coroner’s office are investigating a two-vehicle accident which occurred on I-55 near Pontiac at...
Kent Casson
Aug 151 min read


Steady unemployment in state
The state's jobless rate remained steady at 4.6 percent last month, according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security. Non-farm...
Kent Casson
Aug 151 min read


Update provided on officers
State Police are updating the public on the conditions of two officers who were shot in Gibson City last weekend. Both the Gibson City...
Kent Casson
Aug 151 min read


City manager idea floated in Chenoa
Mayor David Shane at a previous Chenoa City Council meeting, file photo. The potential hiring of a city manager was brought up by Mayor...
Kent Casson
Aug 143 min read


See the new Strevell House exhibit
A special observation is planned at the Jason Strevell House at 401 W. Livingston Street in Pontiac. This is the first chance the public...
Kent Casson
Aug 132 min read


More released on bicycle death
A 57-year-old Normal man apparently died from spinal injuries due to a bicycle crash in McLean County Monday. The McLean County Coroner’s...
Kent Casson
Aug 121 min read


Bicyclist found dead at Comlara Park
Authorities are investigating after a bicyclist was found dead on a trail next to a bike at Comlara Park near Hudson in McLean County. ...
Kent Casson
Aug 121 min read


Few details on Monday fire
A house in Weston was damaged by fire early Monday, photo via Dean Atkins. Fire damaged a house in Weston early Monday morning and...
Kent Casson
Aug 111 min read


Semi overturns near Minonk
A semi hauling a flatbed trailer flipped onto its side Monday morning on Interstate 39 near Minonk. Woodford County Sheriff’s Police...
Kent Casson
Aug 111 min read


Officers shot in Gibson City
State Police are investigating the shooting of two officers in Gibson City early Saturday morning. Shortly after 2:30 a.m., officers from...
Kent Casson
Aug 91 min read


Shooting in Woodford County
Deputies from the Woodford County Sheriff’s Department responded to a residence in rural Washburn for a domestic situation with reported...
Kent Casson
Aug 91 min read


Department marks 175 years of service
The Bloomington Police Department proudly marks its 175th anniversary this year, commemorating nearly two centuries of dedicated service,...
Kent Casson
Aug 71 min read


Will bridge open for Threshermen's?
The Mill Street bridge is shown in Pontiac Wednesday morning. With the start of school and other events around the corner, everyone is...
Kent Casson
Aug 62 min read


Bears open preseason Sunday
The countdown is on to the Bears preseason opener this weekend. Chicago is spending this week preparing for the first preseason game as...
Kent Casson
Aug 51 min read


Illinois #12 in preseason poll
Illinois football is enjoying its highest ranking in more than 30 years as the Fighting Illini are ranked #12 in the USA Today pre-season...
Kent Casson
Aug 51 min read


Nature Trails Day coming to COMLARA
A family day outside filled with guided hikes and hands-on activities for kids and adults, what could be better? Nature Trails Day is...
Kent Casson
Aug 42 min read


Death investigated at Clinton Lake
Authorities are investigating after a 45-year-old man died Saturday at Clinton Lake. Illinois Conservation Police and the DeWitt County...
Kent Casson
Aug 31 min read


Man arrested on weapons charges
Photo via Woodford County Sheriff's Police. A man was taken to the Woodford County Jail over the weekend after a reported domestic...
Kent Casson
Aug 31 min read
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