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Bloomington council hears reports on affordable housing, downtown streetscape plan
The Bloomington City Council heard reports Monday on the affordable housing situation in McLean County, and on progress of the first phase of the downtown streetscape plan the council approved last month. The McLean County Regional Planning Commission [MCRPC] presented the Regional Housing Recovery Plan, a draft of which was...
Thornton Comes from Eighth for Third Straight Lucas Oil Triumph
FARMER CITY, IL – It wasn’t an easy win for Ricky Thornton Jr. who from the eighth starting spot to take the lead on the 71st circuit after race leader Shannon Babb slowed on the track. From there, Thornton led the remaining four laps of the Farmer City 74 on Friday night to take the victory.
Monday Sunrise Headlines
(WFIE) - Developing this morning in Evansville, the coroner has identified the man stabbed to death at a motel over the weekend. The National Weather Service will be back in the Tri-State to see last week’s storm damage. One of those areas includes the Livermore area of McLean County.
Who's Racing With Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series At Farmer City Raceway?
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series kicks off a weekend doubleheader in the Land of Lincoln with Friday’s $25,000-to-win second annual Farmer City 74 at Farmer City Raceway. It’s the second-ever series stop at the quarter-mile Farmer City, Ill., bullring and the opener of the third annual Illinois Speedweek after both Castrol FloRacing Night in America Series stops were rained out earlier in the week.
Just Askin' | Best places to get gas around East Central Illinois?
Where are the best places to get gas in East Central Illinois?. If you’re in Douglas County, you’re likely already familiar with the Tuscola Road Ranger, which has been featured in Just Askin’ previously for consistently offering low gas prices. They’re still at it. As of...
Le Roy to get a new accessible playground this summer
LE ROY, Ill. (WCIA) — It can be challenging for people who have mobility issues to enjoy themselves at a park. That’s why Le Roy Elementary School is adding a new accessible playground for the community. The playground will be built behind the school near the baseball field and will be wheelchair accessible with multiple […]
Eye Opener 5/12/2024
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD)– Wake up and take a look at some of our top stories of the last week in our Eye Opener. ‘The sweetest person I have ever met and the sweetest person that others have met.’. Boy sees girl working at movie theater. Boy gets job at...
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