Rutherford: Pension crisis should have been addressed with income tax hike

State lawmakers should have enacted pension restructuring at the same time they raised the income tax, according to the state treasurer. Read More

Olympia schools on 1-hour delay

Olympia School Superintendent Brad Hutchison has announced the school district's classes will be running on a one-hour delay today. Read More

Bloomington council to discuss police strategy, managed competition

As the Bloomington Police Department prepares to bid farewell to its chief, another new chapter is unfolding. Read More

BNAR collects for Cell Phones for Soldiers

You can now donate your used cell phones to help connect troops overseas with their families. Read More

ISU board hires firm for Bowman replacement

In a special meeting Saturday, the Illinois State University board of trustees chose a Florida firm to help in the search for a new president. Read More

B-N Junior High suspension program gets new location, seeks to expand

A program which counsels suspended junior high students in Bloomington-Normal has moved to a new location and is seeking more volunteers so it can help more children. Read More

Wind energy's growth in Illinois stalled by economy, competition

Wind farm operators are struggling with a paradox that's causing their business to drift. Read More

Slick roads, some power outages due to freezing rain

About a tenth of an inch of ice fell across Central Illinois Saturday night into Sunday morning. Read More

Texting and driving enforcement not a slam dunk in McLean Co.

The McLean County State's Attorney's office says texting and driving convictions are not prevalent locally. Read More

Winter Weather Advisory in effect for Central Illinois

A weather system that will bring rain and snow to Central Illinois has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Winter Weather Advisory until 12 p.m. Sunday. Read More