2023.01.11 Digest
WMBD
At least 30 county sheriffs are refusing to enforce the newly-passed assault weapons ban because they contend it violates the Second Amendment. The Protect Illinois Communities Act (HB 5471) bans the sale of all assault weapons and …
WMBD
There are multiple ways to get involved for National Human Trafficking Prevention Month in Central Illinois. An underreported crime, human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud or coercion to exploit another individual for …
BROWNFIELD AG
News 2022 concerns rolling into 2023 for Illinois farmer A south central Illinois farmer says some of his top concerns for 2023 are issues carrying over from last year. Gary Berg of St. Elmo tells Brownfield input prices remain top of mind. “Last year we …
WMBD
The founder and director of the Penguin Project, Dr. Andy Morgan, sat down with us to talk more about their upcoming production of Footloose: The Musical. He …
WEEK
Since 1953, covering sports has always been at the heart of WEEK’s local news. The station’s first sports anchor was “Chick” Hearn, who was so popular his next job move was to Los Angeles, where he was the radio voice of the LA Lakers for many years. He …
WMBD
Yvonne Strode, from the Peoria Zoo, came in today to discuss the Not-a-Pet Campaign, which stressed the importance of protecting wildlife. Check out our …
AGRINEWS
Thirty small businesses ranging from bakeries and breweries to retail shops and farms have been recognized as part of the Illinois Made program. Each year, the Illinois Office of Tourism selects a group of small businesses that …
WCIA
Abortion patients will now have more options of getting medication abortion pills after the FDA recently approved pharmacies to distribute them. Before, patients could only get medication in a health center or have it mailed to an …