Farmland values continue to rise

The value of farmland continued to rise sharply in 2012, according to an annual survey of farmland values and lease trends by the Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. Read More

Domestic incident prompts 'soft lockdown' at Tri-Valley High School

Tri-Valley High School was on "soft lockdown" for about thirty minutes Thursday afternoon. Read More

Local unemployment down, state trends up in Jan.

The state Department of Employment Security says unemployment increased in January in seven of Illinois' 12 metro areas. Read More

'Several dozen' applicants for ISU president's job

The Illinois State University presidential search has been busy, as officials hope to have finalists on campus by the end of April. Read More

Schock: Deregulation needed to reform Wall Street

U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock is calling for less regulation on Wall Street. Read More

Kid goat born at Miller Park Zoo

The Miller Park Zoo is home to a new baby goat. Read More

Sharin' of the Green parade benefits Easter Seals

This weekend's Sharin' of the Green parade is about more than just the Irish heritage, it's also a fundraising opportunity for Easter Seals. Read More

Bloomington hotel employee beaten, robbed

Bloomington Police say three men attacked and robbed an attendant at Red Roof Inn on the city's west side early Thursday. Read More

Unit 5 pushing forward with redistricting plan

Around 100 students and parents were in attendance at the Unit 5 school board meeting at Kingsley Junior High on Wednesday as the board voted unanimously to accept the most recent redistricting propos Read More

Local home sales heading to spring in right direction

The Bloomington-Normal housing market is remaining on a positive track heading into the spring months. Read More