May 2019 - WEEK

Illinois Senate passes Reproductive Health Act, plan moves to Gov. Pritzker’s desk

May 31, 2019 11:49 pm Alex Menke

SPRINGFIELD, IL (WEEK) – The Illinois Senate approved legislation late Friday night to remove abortion restrictions. Senators voted 34-20 in…

Fostering Grace – Lincoln ministry group gives back to local foster families

May 31, 2019 10:36 pm Kaitlin Pearson

May is national foster care month and in Lincoln a group of volunteers for the ministry group Fostering Grace came together to make backpacks…

High School Friday: May 31, 2019

May 31, 2019 10:34 pm Pablo Iglesias

Illini Bluffs softball advances to the 1A state title game, Olympia falls short in 2A semis, and Pontiac beats Geneseo to move on to 3A Super…

Sinkholes, potholes continue to cause concern amid constant rains

May 31, 2019 6:08 pm Mason Dowling

Sever storms over the past few weeks may be taking their toll on roads across central Illinois. Heavy rains have caused plenty of potholes to pop up,…

Police: 11 dead and 6 injured in shooting at Virginia Beach municipal building

May 31, 2019 6:07 pm Molly Jirasek

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (AP) – Police said 11 people were killed and six others injured in a mass shooting at a municipal building in Virginia…

Despite recent closures, public pools still drawing in families

May 31, 2019 5:41 pm Mason Dowling

A good sign of Summer finally hitting the area: pool season. The Washington Park District Pool opened to the public Friday. Manager Sara Hamilton…

Cleve Heidelberg Center already taking cases

May 31, 2019 5:09 pm Mason Dowling

While the physical location at 819 SW Adams in Peoria is still getting worked on, owners say the Cleve Heidelberg Justice Center is open for business…