NPD investigates suspicious person after Unit 5 student approached

The Normal Police Department is looking for information about a suspicious person who approached an 11-year-old Unit 5 student in the 500 block of Ironwood Drive Friday morning. Read More

Obituaries: DeRosa, French, White, Williams

Pasquale “Pat” Leonard DeRosa of Normal died at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington after a short illness. Read More

Anti-fracking group highlights caveats of drilling process

A group opposed to hydraulic fracturing in Illinois said Friday the oil and gas that fracking harvests is the "crack cocaine" of the energy industry. Read More

Gambling expansion fixes could get bill passed

Gambling expansion in Illinois is becoming a stronger possibility with new legislation presented last week in Springfield. Read More

Bloomington man found not guilty of attempted murder in Nov. shooting

A Bloomington man has been found not guilty of attempted murder for a November gang-related shooting. Read More

Schock legislation gives more opportunities to young doctors

A major shortage in doctors is causing Congressman Aaron Schock (R-Peoria) to introduce legislation to ensure a workforce for the future. Read More

What's going on in Central Illinois March 15

Here are some events going on in and around the area this weekend. Read More

Driver services coming to Illinois State University

Secretary of State Jesse White's office is making it a little easier to access driver and vehicle services in Normal. Read More

UPDATED: Lexington home destroyed by fire

A Lexington home has been deemed a total loss after it was gutted by fire this morning. Read More

LaSalle County man gets 20 years in slaying

A La Salle County man will serve 20 years in prison in exchange for pleading guilty to his role in a 2008 slaying in Aurora. Read More