Ill. House committee considers concealed carry

Opposing sides of the gun debate in Illinois are focusing on whether legislation allowing weapons to be carried publicly will apply to anyone who meets certain requirements or will be stricter. Read More

Voice Your Vote 2013: Matthew Koetters

A candidate for Ward 5 Alderman on the Bloomington City Council is running on fiscal responsibility and conservative values. Read More

McLean County fights for local control of oil, gas exploration

McLean County wants to make its own decisions about fracking rather than leaving it up to the state. Read More

Rutherford building case for gubernatorial bid

State Treasurer Dan Rutherford said he will wait until the current municipal election season is over before announcing a possible bid for governor. Read More

Normal Fire Department uses recent fires as lessons

The Normal Fire Department used last year's fire at Dairy Queen on College Ave. as a lesson for other restaurant owners. Read More

Kinzinger disappointed Illinois once more in corruption spotlight

U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) said Monday he was disappointed to see another Illinois lawmaker admitting to corruption charges, bringing more national attention to the state's troubled politica Read More

NPD investigates second Kroger armed robbery

The Normal Police Department is once again investigating an armed robbery at the College Avenue Kroger. Read More

Voice Your Vote 2013: Ryan Fiala

A local small business owner is one of three candidates seeking the Bloomington ward seven seat. Read More

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