Snow day offers unique view of Miller Park Zoo [PHOTOS]

After filling in for Scott Laughlin on the morning show Tuesday, I wanted to take advantage of a rare free afternoon to visit the Miller Park Zoo. I hesitated for a moment when I realized the forecast Read More

Area kindergarteners to be assessed with new tool

McLean County students entering kindergarten will be assessed with a new screening tool in the upcoming school year. Read More

Bloomington, McLean County voters to consider municipal aggregation

Voters in Bloomington and rural McLean County will be considering municipal aggregation next month. Read More

Weather helps Mississippi River return to normal levels

Thanks to a combination of rain, snow and removing rock pinnacles on the Mississippi River, barge traffic is back to normal. Read More

University of Illinois adds online applications at flagship campus

Students applying to get into the University of Illinois' Urbana-Champaign campus will be able to apply online next year. Read More

OSHA proposes fines in death at Peoria plant

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has charged Komatsu America Corp. with safety violations at its plant in Peoria. Read More

Normal Planning board OKs Sunset Lake changes, denies Franklin Heights

The Normal Planning Commission is recommending the town council approve an amended plan for the Trails on Sunset Lake. Read More

Report: Semi driver cited in accident that killed Bloomington firefighter

The truck driver who lost control of his semi and hit three emergency response vehicles, killing a Hudson volunteer firefighter, has been cited in the accident. Read More

Voice Your Vote 2013: Jarrod Rackauskas

One Normal Town Council candidate wants to bring more industry to the town. Read More

Bloomington council subcommittees ease workload strain

Three new subcommittees of the Bloomington City Council are meeting to lessen the demands of group work sessions. Read More