Niehaus: Sales tax referendum could come to McLean County

Voters in McLean County could see the same sales tax referendum that voters in Livingston County approved and voters in Woodford County denied. Read More

Normal Library Board race to be decided Tuesday

There are three provisional ballots that will decide the race for Normal Public Library Board. Read More

City manager salary, managed competition head Bloomington council farewell

On the last meeting night for the current Bloomington City Council, the outgoing group will set the stage for the city's future. Read More

Quinn declares Livingston, 3 more counties disaster areas

Gov. Pat Quinn has toured flood damage in the Fox River Valley to the west of Chicago and declared four more counties disaster areas. Read More

The winding path of green technology

With a world more hungry than ever for energy, Alexis Madrigal is a senior editor at The Atlantic, where he oversees the technology channel.... Read More

DeWitt County Sheriff joins initiative against domestic violence

DeWitt County Sheriff Jered Shofner will join 22 other selected participants from across Illinois in East Peoria for a four-day Illinois Law Enforcement Leadership Institute on Violence against Women. Read More

AFSCME leader: State prisons in a serious security risk

Three inmates have now been killed at Menard Prison since the beginning of the year. Read More

Midwest Food Bank rated best food bank in US for financial accountability

Bloomington has one of the most financially accountable charities in the country. Read More

Survey: Americans share weight size before wallet size

It appears Americans are more self-conscious about their income than their weight. Read More

Local bank kicks off National Volunteer Week

A local bank is celebrating National Volunteer Week and is encouraging Central Illinois residents to get involved. Read More