Lefty's Corner: New president needs to understand role of athletics

The person, who fills the void at Illinois State for retiring president Al Bowman, will no doubt need to possess many outstanding traits and qualifications. Read More

Bradley: Thoughts on the Aftermath of the Sandy Hook Tragedy

President Obama yesterday created a gun control task force with Vice-President Biden as its chair. Read More

Durbin: Military assault rifles were made to kill people

President Obama is asking a team led by Vice President Biden to offer "concrete proposals" to curb gun violence in the aftermath of the horrific massacre at a Connecticut elementary school. Read More

Dwight mayor on prison closures: Not 'deciding blow'

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn says two major prisons and other state facilities will be closed within weeks after a judge's order. Read More

Morris Avenue ready to reopen

After five months of being closed, Morris Avenue is set to reopen in southwest Bloomington. Read More

Police on the lookout for fake IDs

Cops will be on the lookout this weekend for underage drinkers using fake, borrowed or stolen identification. Read More

First winter storm to bring high wind, snow Thursday

The winter weather is finally here, and the biggest threat from Thursday's storm won't actually be the snow, it'll be the wind. Read More

'Real life Grinch' takes from the WJBC Brotherhood Tree

For 43 years, the WJBC Brotherhood Tree has helped thousands of families in McLean County and this year, someone has apparently stolen from the charity. Read More

Illinois AG Madigan weighing options on concealed carry appeal

Will the state appeal the court ruling requiring Illinois to enact a concealed carry law? Read More

Misook Wang guilty of first degree murder

A Bloomington woman was found guilty Tuesday of first degree murder in the death of her mother-in-law. Read More