Good morning, Normal.

WJBC & Popejoy Plumbing, Heating & Electric have announced the 3rd Annual Ultimate Winter Warm-Up Contest.

Starting Tuesday, Jan. 20, listeners can call during two time windows and the ninth caller will have a chance to win a new HVAC system valued over $14,000 with installation included.

Lake Road Inn in rural Hudson closed after owner Craig Hanson died unexpectedly — his son said there are no plans to reopen the nearly century-old restaurant that was a local staple.

Dan King, owner of Heaterz (a Nashville hot chicken chain with a Normal outlet), won big on Wheel of Fortune with a standout performance that left the other contestants behind.

Allstate filed a 58 million rate increase that will raise bills for nearly 300,000 homeowners starting Feb.

24. The filing has sparked a debate between consumer advocates and insurance officials on whether state oversight should be tightened.

Illinois residents have until Jan.

31 to enroll in health insurance through Get Covered Illinois & officials say the extension helps families compare plans amid federal uncertainty. The state-run exchange offers flexibility not available with Healthcare.gov.

Counselor Carrie Company from Bloomington offered tips to beat the winter blues by recommending 20 minutes of daily exercise, healthy resolutions like Dry January, and social connections to manage reduced daylight & altered sleep, helping counter typical seasonal depression symptoms.