Normal Theater: 'A Royal Affair' rich in pagentry and intrigue

We love a good, sweeping historic drama, the kind that transports you to a time and place and sets you in the middle of an intriguing story. Read More

Normal Fire Department draws lessons from Okla. tornado

The summer storm season arrived in force this week with the destruction of Moore, Oklahoma, and the Normal Fire Department took special note. Read More

Five honored as McLean County 'Women of Distinction'

Five women who have made in the difference in the community were honored last night as YWCA McLean County handed out its annual Women of Distinction awards. Read More

Illinois lawmakers seek study for I-74 passenger rail

Amtrak's friends in the Illinois legislature are pushing for a feasibility study to add even more passenger miles in the state. Read More

Obituaries: Legner

Obituary for Genevieve Legner Read More

Bloomington-Normal April unemployment drops

April unemployment in the Bloomington-Normal area fell compared to a year ago. Read More

Kinzinger: Obama Administration again claims ignorance in scandals

Lawmakers suggest their look into the Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative political groups is far from over Read More

Bradley: Good news from D.C.

At a time when the media, general public, Congress, and the presidential administration are consumed with several scandals, including the IRS, the AP reporters, and Benghazi, I thought it might be a n Read More

Local superintendents explain new common core standards

Administrators and teachers have been working for many months on implementing new common core standards and aligning curricula. Read More

Pathologist testifies at Beason murder trial

A former cellmate has testified at the trial of Christopher Harris, charged with beating five members of a Beason family to death with a tire iron. Read More