State Farm giving communities a 'Neighborhood Assist'

State Farm is giving Facebook users across the country a chance to give back to their community. Read More

Voice Your Vote: Jennifer McDade

Ward 5 Bloomington alderwoman Jennifer McDade said she hopes to help continue the city's responsible approach to its finances in a second term. Read More

Normal to consider 2-year police union contract

The Normal Town Council Monday night is looking over a new two-year contract with the Police Benevolent and Protective Association Unit 22. Read More

The unlikely pair of Ike & Dick

Former New Yorker editor Jeffrey Frank examines the poltical odd couple of Eisenhower and Nixon... Read More

Livingston Co. GOP ready to endorse Rutherford, even if he hasn't announced

A major fundraiser for the Livingston County Republicans is scheduled for President's Day. Read More

Tax proposals in 2 counties could aid El Paso-Gridley school construction

El Paso-Gridley school officials will be closely watching ballot issues in two counties on election day. Read More

Ladies Luncheon a solo fundraising event for the CDM this year

Proceeds from this year's Ladies Luncheon and Style Show benefit the My Great Backyard exhibit at the Children's Discovery Museum. Read More

Maverick journalist goes inside the Obama campaign

Michael Hastings made national headlines with his Rolling Stone article "The Runaway General," a story that sparked General Stanley McChrystal's ouster... Read More

Illinois State receives Department of Defense grant to study illness, bio-terrorism

A chemistry professor at Illinois State University is working on potentially life-saving research to aid U-S troops. Read More

EDC head thinks State Farm HQ in Bloomington is safe

Changes are afoot for State Farm, but the outgoing CEO of the Economic Development Council of Bloomington-Normal believes those updates won't include the insurance company moving its headquarters Read More