Kirk climbs US Capitol stairs

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill) is back at the Capitol almost a year after suffering a stroke. Read More

United Way of McLean County at 87 percent of fundraising goal in final month

This is the final month of the annual United Way of McLean County campaign and the drive is at 87 percent of its goal. Read More

B-N Police Blotter: Jan. 2, 2013

A look at reported offenses in Bloomington and at ISU. Read More

Kinzinger on Sandy aid, Speaker Boehner

House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) has reversed course after canceling a vote on Superstorm Sandy aid earlier this week. Read More

Barickman dodges gay marriage question, GOP 'divided' on issue

State Rep. Jason Barickman said there's wide range of views on same-sex marriage in the GOP, but he's not saying where he stands on the issue. Read More

Norton: Fiscal cliff decision shows good, bad of U.S. government

Now that the fiscal cliff has been averted, what can the American taxpayer learn? Read More

'Modern Family' star to hold Bow Tie Lobby Day in Springfield

A vote could come as early as tomorrow in the Illinois Senate on legislation aimed at legalizing same-sex marriage in Illinois. Read More

Obituaries: Bender, Haas, Martens, Perry, Wince

Mary Agnes Donovan Haas, 82, of Normal passed away on Monday, Dec. 31, 2012. Her courageous 10-year battle with Alzheimer's is over, her soul is at peace. Read More

NWS: Winter could be slightly warmer, wetter than average

The rest of the winter could prove to be slightly warmer, and slightly wetter than average. Read More

Central Illinois Republicans help pass fiscal cliff bill

Republican congressmen Tim Johnson, Aaron Schock and Adam Kinzinger all voted for the U.S. Senate bill which avoids the fiscal cliff. Read More