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

Pontiac firefighters battle garage blaze

A fire caused extensive damage to a detached garage at 621 E. Water in Pontiac Wednesday. Read More

Dist. 87 cuts staff, mulls student handbook changes

The District 87 school board has approved of 33 staff cuts as part of the annual reduction in force. Read More

Obituaries: Dewasme

Terry L. Dewasme, 58, of El Paso, Ill., formerly of Bloomington, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 7 a.m. at El Paso Health Care Center. Read More

Pontiac woman arrested in connection to Tuesday stabbing

A Pontiac woman has been arrested in connection to a stabbing incident on Tuesday. Read More

B-N religious leaders react to Pope Francis' election

The white smoke that billowed from a Vatican chimney signifying the selection of a new pope has wafted all the way to Central Illinois, as local Catholic leaders are applauding the choice of Argentina Read More

No More, new symbol for domestic violence awareness launches

There's a new effort to fight domestic violence and its called No More. Read More

Davis: Ryan budget a 'starting point' for talks with White House

President Obama is meeting with House Republicans today in hopes of reaching agreement in ongoing budget negotiations. Read More

UPDATED: Man shot, killed after confrontation with Bloomington Police

A man was shot and killed by a Bloomington Police officer on the east side Wednesday morning after the man reportedly confronted police with a gun. Read More