Bridgestone Firestone nearing end of first phase of expansion

Neighbors of the Bridgestone Firestone plant in north Normal have been hearing quite a bit of noise recently, including a large metal-on-metal pounding. Read More

Normal apartment grease fire raises need for kitchen safety awareness

A grease fire at the College Station Apartments in North Normal on Monday night caused minimal damage but fire officials want to use the opportunity to remind residents how to handle flames when cooki Read More

Toddler's mother describes abuse in Gharrett murder trial

The mother of a three-year-old girl who died in 2011 from head and body injuries took the stand Tuesday against her ex-boyfriend. Read More

Lyons brings experience to ISU athletics director post

Illinois State University's newly appointed Director of Athletics, Larry Lyons, said his prior experience as an interim AD helped prepare him for the job. Read More

Bloomington council sets electric aggregation

Bloomington is laying out the details of its electric aggregation program. Read More

Obituaries: Corbitt, Kroutil, Racutt

Obituaries for Alan Corbitt, Myra Kroutil, and William Racutt. Read More

New ownership group applies to operate Rivermen, Blaze

Under a new plan, hockey would stay in Central Illinois next year and a new rivalry would be born between Peoria and Bloomington. Read More

First day of testimony wraps in Gharrett murder trial

The trial of a Chenoa man accused of killing a three-year-old girl in 2011 is underway. Read More

Man charged in murders insisted he's no killer

The man charged with killing five members of a Logan County family with a tire iron told investigators in one interview that he was no killer. Read More

ISU's Friedman steps down from AD post; Lyons to take over

Gary Friedman's two-year reign as Illinois State University's athletic director is over. Friedman announced today that he will resign effective June 30. Read More