Earth Day in Parks builds experience, ownership

More than 1,000 students will visit Illinois Department of Natural Resources state parks in April and May for the seventh annual Earth Day in the Parks. Read More

ISU chairman: No politics in Quinn's trustee shake-up

The Chairman of ISU's Board of Trustees said he doesn't see anything political about Governor Quinn's decision to make a change on the panel. Read More

B-N March home sales up 28 percent on the year

Housing numbers are up this March compared to a month ago and March 2012. Read More

Bowman seeks more funding for ongoing projects

Illinois State University President Al Bowman said the university needs an additional $10.8 million next year to make ends meet. Read More

Group ready to restore old Ford County sheriff's home

The old sheriff's home and jail in downtown Paxton has been deteriorating for years, but new owners plan to change that. Read More

Dog attacks, fixes back in Bloomington spotlight

The definition of dangerous and vicious dogs in Bloomington is becoming a little clearer - and so are the penalties for not controlling them. Read More

UPDATED: Police find alligator in Bloomington basement

44-year-old Danny Hubbs from Bloomington was surprised to hear that a police squad surrounded his house while he was running errands Thursday. Read More

Public feedback needed to complete Bloomington solid waste study

The ongoing solid waste program analysis for the City of Bloomington is gathering public input before final decisions are presented to the city council. Read More

Bradley: Justice O'Connor on Civic Engagement

On Tuesday, I drove to Eureka College to attend a public ceremony where a national historic figure was going to be honored for her accomplishments. Read More

Insurance professional defends State Farm in Katrina case

An insurance professional is siding with State Farm after a federal jury found the company avoided covering a policyholder's wind losses in Katrina by blaming the damage on storm surge. Read More