Obituaries: Sparrow

Reva Mae Sparrow, 75, of Normal, formerly of Danvers, passed away at 9:12 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at Heritage Health in Normal. Read More

Local educators react to Quinn's proposed cuts

Gov. Pat Quinn's proposed cuts to education aren't being met with much support in Central Illinois. Read More

Lee Street to close for Homebuilder's Show at the Coliseum

Lee Street will be closed between Olive and Front Streets Wednesday through Friday afternoon. Read More

El Paso Library expansion gets boost from the state

After years of dreaming and about two years of fundraising, the El Paso Public Library renovation will get underway this spring. Read More

Spirit of Success scholarships awarded at Women's Health Night

Two women who played key roles in Women's Health Night, an annual health education event, are being remembered in a new way with the creation of scholarships in their names. Read More

Acquitted murderer Hendricks tours with new book release

Acquitted murderer David Hendricks is back in Bloomington-Normal, on a publicity swing for his new book. Read More

Kinzinger: Sequester isn't drastic, cuts should be more targeted

U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger said the sequester that took effect last week hasn't crippled the country as some had predicted. Read More

Dwight Prison to close by April

The Associated Press has learned the Illinois women's prison in Dwight will close by March 31. Read More

UPDATED: Hudson firefighter killed in Interstate 39 crash

McLean County Coroner Beth Kimmerling said a Hudson firefighter was killed in a crash involving a semi-tractor trailer and three first-responder vehicles. Read More

Illinois State University student a finalist in Lays contest

The three national finalists for a new Lays potato chip flavor include an Illinois State University student. Read More