Corn planting winds down; focus turns to beans

Corn growers across Illinois and the rest of the nation's midsection appear to have finally gotten their crops in the ground after an uncooperative, storm-prone spring left them weeks behind sche Read More

Sheriff Emery announces retirement

In a surprise announcement Tuesday, McLean County Sheriff Mike Emery announced his is retiring from the department. Read More

Woman killed in car vs. semi crash on I-39

McLean County Coroner Beth Kimmerling said a driver was killed and a passenger was injured in a crash involving a semi this morning. Read More

Bloomington: Ekstam apartments need more review

The Bloomington City Council is sending a proposal for new apartments on the east side back to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Read More

Bloomington man faces life in prison on drug conviction

A Bloomington man charged in Operation Blue Bulldog last summer faces up to life in prison on a drug conviction. Read More

Obituaries: Woith

Obituary for Gola Marie Woith Read More

Chambers: Current concealed carry situation a 'mess'

State Police will still enforce the ban on concealed carry in Illinois, but some prosecutors are allowing residents to carry concealed if they meet some requirements. Read More

Museum program teaches kids about dairy

The Children's Discovery Museum paired up with the St. Louis Dairy Council to celebrate June as national dairy month. Read More

First rabid bat of the year reported in Bloomington

The first rabid bat has been confirmed in McLean County. Read More

Beech Street in Normal to close

Beech Street at Stanhope Lane will be closed to all traffic beginning Monday, June 10, and will remain closed through Friday, June 14, for pavement patching. Read More