Rep. Brady honors Al Bowman at State Capitol

State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) introduced a House Resolution Wednesday honoring the retired Illinois State University President Al Bowman and his wife, Linda. Read More

Teachers unions push for Senate pension bill

Illinois' largest teachers unions are lobbying lawmakers to back Senate President John Cullerton's pension plan and not the bill in House. Read More

Rep. Brady 'leaning' toward vote to support fracking

State Rep. Dan Brady, R-Bloomington, said he believes fracking can be done safely. Read More

Public hearings, pensions in Unit 5

Tuesday's Unit 5 school board meeting will consist of public hearings and monetary transfers. Read More

Heartland trustees retain AD position, future still not set

It took nearly six hours but the Heartland Community College Board of Trustees has decided to keep its athletic director - for now. Read More

Illinois Senate overrides 'Smart Grid' veto

The Senate has again approved a plan to address so-called Smart Grid technology over the objection of Gov. Pat Quinn. Read More

McLean County Tea Party protests Bloomington IRS office

Members of the McLean County Tea Party joined in with protests around the nation Tuesday at IRS offices. Read More

Lockdown lifted at Morton High School, student in custody

The lockdown has been lifted at Morton High School. Read More

UPDATED: Ill. House committee OKs fracking regulatory bill

An Illinois House committee has OK'd a measure to regulate high-volume oil and gas drilling in the state. Read More

Durbin supports Justice Department probe on AP calls

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) said the government is working within its legal authority to secretly subpoena reporters' phone records as it tries to get to the bottom of a security leak. Read More