2012 drought expected to move in 2013

The drought of 2012 in the Midwest was the drought of 2011 for the Southeast and will most likely be the drought of 2013 for the high plains. Read More

Bloomington Blaze see attendance rise, still striving for financial solvency

Bloomington Blaze officials are pleased to see an improvement in attendance in the franchise's second season. Read More

Rural Bloomington home damaged in fire

Crews from four fire departments battled a blaze that caused significant damage to a rural Bloomington home last night. Read More

Woodford County woman killed in crash

The Tazewell County Coroner's Office is investigating a crash that killed a rural Metamora woman. Read More

Top Stories 2012: Pensions

2012 brought hopes for pension reform in Illinois government. As 2013 arrives, not much has changed. Read More

New judge takes over in Beason murder case

The Beason murder case is getting a new judge. Read More

Top Stories 2012: Local Sports

Basketball took center stage when it came to the top stories in sports during 2012. Read More

Rutherford: Going off 'fiscal cliff' won't have immediate impact

Illinois' state treasurer says it'll take a few days before the country feels the momentum of falling off the "fiscal cliff." Read More

Obituaries: Eimermann, Peddicord, Robinson, Sharp

June Engel Eimermann June Engel Eimermann, 92, of Bloomington passed away at 7:10 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 31, 2012 at Luther Oaks in Bloomington. Read More

Snowfall slows New Year's Eve travel

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for most of Central and south Central Illinois until 6 a.m. Tuesday. Read More